Spain

General Overview

Population:

40,491,052 (July 2008 est.)

GDP (purchasing power parity):

US $1.378 trillion (2008 est.)

GDP per capita (PPP):

US $36,500 (2008 est.)

GDP (real growth rate):

1.3% (2008 est.)

Industries:

textiles and apparel (including footwear), food and beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicals, shipbuilding, automobiles, machine tools, tourism, clay and refractory products, footwear, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment

Imports:

US $444.9 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.)

Import commodities:

machinery and equipment, fuels, chemicals, semifinished goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods, measuring and medical control instruments

Exports:

US $292.8 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.)

Export commodities:

machinery, motor vehicles; foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medicines, other consumer goods

Alberta's export to Spain:

CAN $72.46 million (2007)

Alberta's main exports to Spain:

nickel, paper products, woodpulp, electrical equipment and machinery, wheat, peas, alcohol, carbon, cranberries and lumber

Canada's main exports to Spain:

airplanes, helicopters, zinc ores, bituminous coal, newsprint, machinery and copper

For detailed information about Spain, the following websites provide economic, political and historical information:

CIA World Factbook
Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy

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Export Statistics

For detailed statistical information on Alberta and Canadian exports to Spain, consult the following statistical publications and databases:

Alberta's International Trade Review
An analysis of Alberta's international exports of goods and services. Published by Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry.
Trade Data Online
Customized reports on Canada's trade with over 200 countries.

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Alberta-Spain Relations

World Relations
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations summary of Alberta's relationship with Spain.

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Sector Opportunities

Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

Spain offers opportunities for Alberta wireless and software companies interested in the wireless and enterprise markets in areas such as wireless broadband, wireless applications, or software for business processes or industrial controls/automation.

For additional information on business opportunities and resources for market intelligence, visit:

Export Source - Market and Business Opportunities
Online tool for new and experienced exporters.
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Gateway to market information.

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Exporting Your Products - Services for Exporters

Export Alert!
A resource for exporters to learn about changes in foreign export regulations.
Exporter Needs Continuum
Lists services that can benefit your company and who offers them.
Export Resources
Resources for both new and experienced exporters.
International Trade Canada
Sector reports as well as a list of staff contacts that can assist exporters.