Spain’s trade shortfall widened to €7.81 billion in August 2026 from €5.98 billion in the same period a year ago. Imports jumped by 16.7% yoy to €35.4 billion, driven mainly by a 41.9% jump in energy-product purchases. also increased markedly for raw materials (+38.3%); autos (+14.7%); chemical products (+14.3%) and consumer manufactures (+12.1%). Meanwhile, exports rose by 13.3% to €27.6 billion, mainly on account of energy products (+79.3%). Shipments also grew significantly for raw amterials (+42.7%); chemical products (+14.6%) and consumer manufactures (+11.8%).