Portal of the Ministry of Trade - Spain

The official website of the Ministry offers a comprehensive view of national and international trade from the perspective of Spanish public policies. It is aimed at companies, the self-employed, institutions, and citizens interested in commercial activities, both in the domestic and foreign markets.

• It collects regulations, strategies, and international trade reports
• It provides access to processing platforms and licenses
• It offers links to organizations such as ICEX, SOIVRE, OACEX, and Chambers of Commerce

The website is divided into key sections accessible from the top menu. Each one opens a range of thematically organized content:

• Foreign Trade: Regulations, trade barriers, international agreements, fairs, internationalization strategies.
• Domestic Trade: Commercial legislation, distribution channels, licenses, and consumption.
• Support Instruments: Internationalization programs and aid, European funds, financing lines.
• Statistical Information: Periodic publications, sector reports, bilateral and multilateral trade data.
• Electronic Services: Online processing, certificates, SOIVRE, export/import licenses.

From the "Foreign Trade" section, access:

• Spanish legislation related to exports and imports
• Regulation of automatic and non-automatic licenses
• Customs documentation and product classification
• Multilateral and bilateral agreements in which Spain participates

You will also find specific instructions on export requirements for strategic products.

One of the most valued services of the portal is the possibility of managing electronic procedures. This includes:

• Application and renewal of export licenses (LGE, LNA)
• Management of the Integrated Industrial Registry (RII)
• Issuance of certificates of conformity, commercial quality control, and technical analysis (SOIVRE)
• Access to the CEXGAN system for products of animal origin

This section lists all the state support mechanisms for the international expansion of Spanish companies:

• ICEX programs (with direct links to its website)
• Personalized advice from Ofecomes and the foreign network
• Access to financing through CESCE, COFIDES, ICO, and FIEM
• Sectoral and multilateral action plans

It is an excellent starting point for startups, SMEs, and large companies with international ambition.

From the portal, you can access periodic reports and databases related to:

• Exports and imports by countries and sectors
• Bilateral and multilateral trade data
• Monthly foreign trade report
• Regional and autonomous community statistics

You can also consult publications such as “Spanish Foreign Trade” or analyses of the commercial situation.

Example: Exporting agricultural machinery to Argentina

1. Check if it requires a prior license (in the "Licenses" section)
2. Search if it is subject to quality control or technical regulations (SOIVRE)
3. Access cooperation agreements with Argentina or bilateral health measures
4. Request personalized advice via ICEX or the Commercial Office

This flow allows anticipating technical barriers and facilitating a smooth and legally compliant operation.

• Consult the portal frequently: data and support instruments are updated
• Subscribe to the Ministry's and ICEX's newsletters to receive calls and aid
• Rely on the guidance documents, user manuals, and external links