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Trade | 7/4/2022
Catalonia is the autonomous community that received the most applications approved, with 22 applications and 170 million euros, followed by The Basque Country (15 applications and 129 million euros), Madrid (12 applications and 111 million euros) and Andalucía (10 approved applications, 78 million euros)
By sector, those which received the most support from FONREC are: industry and engineering (43% and 336 million); retaurants and tourism (25% to 192 million); other services (18% and $141 million); and construction (10% and 74 million)
Trade | 7/1/2022
The agreement will create trading opportunities for Spanish companies in the Indo-Pacific region and includes specific commitments in the area of sustainability The close of these negotiations should send a clear message in favour of open, predictable, transparent, and rules-based trade and will promote the strengthening and diversification of supply chains in Europe
Trade | 6/30/2022
Its period of investment ends with the approval of investments worth 779 million
The Recapitalisation Fund for Companies Affected by COVID-19 (FONREC) approved 22 new applications
Trade | 6/27/2022
Through this amendment, the recipients will be able to request the extension of time frames for the initiative sponsored
109 Projects were approved in the 2021 call for applications aimed at strengthening the activity in sustainable urban markets, sustainable markets in rural areas and shops in tourist areas
Trade | 6/21/2022
Trade launches the second call for applications for grants to promote entry into foreign markets with €896,234
Two types of aid are brought together: one for exporters and another for geographical indications
The application period is open until 30 September
Trade | 6/20/2022
In 2021, 53 operations were financed for a total amount of €481 M
Funding for exports and investment in SMEs was increased through the FIEM-PYME channel which has facilitated 33 operations amounting to €32 M
Trade | 6/17/2022
The ministerial declaration reflects the importance of the issues related to the participation of women and smes in trade, and the launch of a programme of work on vulnerable economies.
Reyes Maroto: The results of this Ministerial Conference represents a boost to the WTO, which will be strengthened in its role as guarantor of multilateral trade order, and open the way to modernise this institution
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Trade | 6/16/2022
Exports continued to grow 21.2% year on year in the month of April to reach €31.313 M — a record for April. Spanish exports grow with greater strength than exports of our main trading partners.
Trade | 6/12/2022
It is necessary to push for the reform of the WTO to address current challenges of international trade
Spain supports the movement towards developing new standards and monitoring their compliance so that the WTO can continue playing an important role as guarantor in trade which is open, transparent, fair, and rules-based
Trade | 6/9/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade took part in the OECD meeting in a work session on 'Trade and Environmental Sustainability’
In the framework of this meeting, bilateral meetings with Mexico and Costa Rica were organised to strengthen trade relations
Trade | 6/8/2022
COFIDES aspires to be the leading Spanish institution specialized in the management of financial instruments and publicly-owned funds
Trade | 6/3/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade considers it vital to maintain global markets that are open, predictable and transparent, avoiding unjustified restrictions to trade
Xiana Méndez maintains the need to sign and ratify the agreements made with Mexico, Chile and Mercosur countries as soon as possible
Trade | 5/12/2022
The ITC rises slightly compared to EU 27
Trade | 5/9/2022
The Sectoral Conference on Trade approves the territorial distribution of the €100 million Technology Fund
To adapt local trade to new technologies, and make it more sustainable and resilient This Fund is in addition to the three lines of aid from the Secretary of State for Trade to support the commercial sector as part of the Recovery Plan, with a total investment of €415 million for the 2021-2023 cycle
Trade | 5/6/2022
The number of Social Security affiliates in retail trade reached 1,873,493 in April 2022, 41,312 more affiliates than April 2021 Retail sales at consistant prices in the year up to March 2022 are down 0.3% year-on-year The full report is available here: https// comercio.gob.es/ComercioInterior/indicators/Paginas/indicadores-comercio-interior.aspx
Trade | 5/3/2022
Andalusia, Madrid, Catalonia and Valencia are the communities to receive the most aid
Trade | 4/29/2022
Xiana Méndez held institutional meetings with Paraguayan and Chilean authorities and with the extensive Spanish business community
Brexit Trade | 4/29/2022
Previously introduced controls are still in force. The new operational model for UK importation border controls will be issued this autumn and will be effective from the end of 2023.
Trade | 4/28/2022
With participation from the Director General of Trade Policy
Trade | 4/22/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade has met with businesses to provide an update on measures taken in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Trade | 4/21/2022
Xiana Méndez presented these awards, which recognize innovative solutions driven by the commercial sector for digital transformation The Secretary of State has visited the Cien Tiendas de Logroño project, beneficiary of one of the grants to support commerce in tourist areas of the Recovery Plan
Trade | 4/19/2022
The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) increases in the first quarter of 2022, to reach 15.8 points
Trade | 4/18/2022
Trade | 4/12/2022
Canadian and EU architects can exercise their profession in the EU and Canada, respectively, without the need for a type approval of their academic qualifications. Negotiations were concluded on 10 March 2022. The signing of the agreement is anticipated for the autumn of 2022 and it is expected to come into force by 2023.
Trade | 4/8/2022
Improving and enhancing Spain's presence in Africa is one of our priorities
This visit is part of the “Horizon Africa” Strategy to strengthen institutional, commercial and financial relations with the African continent.
Trade | 4/7/2022
The number of Social Security affiliates in the retail trade reached 1,863,332 in March 2022, 46,718 more than the in same month of last year (2.6%) The full report is available in the following link: https://comercio.gob.es/ComercioInterior/indicadores/Paginas/indicadores-comercio-interior.aspx
Trade | 4/1/2022
To analyse the impact on business of the measures adopted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Trade | 3/31/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade visited Seville and Cadiz to discuss the opportunities offered by European funds for the Andalusian trade network
Trade | 3/29/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade has underlined the important contribution of Spanish companies in strategic sectors of the Central American nation
Trade | 3/24/2022
The Secretary of State for Trade offers updated information to the regional councillors on the conflict and calls for collaboration to mitigate its possible effects
Trade | 3/24/2022
Meeting with representatives of the main commercial distribution oragnisations in our country
Trade | 3/23/2022
In the categories of Local Councils, Small Businesses and Open Shopping Centres
Trade | 3/21/2022
La secretaria de Estado de Comercio, Xiana Méndez, inaugura el webinario que se enmarca dentro de las iniciativas informativas para apoyar a las empresas españolas afectadas por el conflicto
Trade | 3/18/2022
To address the new EU sanctions package for Russia
Trade | 3/18/2022
international unitybrough about by the war in Ukraine
The meeting focused on the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the perspective of Spain and Europe
Trade | 3/17/2022
Exports increased by 29.8% compared to January 2021 and 18.1% compared to the same month in 2019 The sectors that contributed most to exports were the chemicals and pharmaceuticals, energy, and non-chemical semi-finished goods sectors
Trade | 3/16/2022
The number of Social Security affiliates in the retail trade grew to 1,865,446 in February 2022, 55,985 more than the same month of the previous year (3.1%) In February retail and consumer confidence indicators increased, improving by about 42 points and 16 points respectively compared to the previous year
Trade | 3/15/2022
This line of support, which will be managed directly by the Autonomous Communities, completes a package of 415 million for the modernisation and sustainability of the sector The 2022 call for grant applications for sustainable urban markets, sustainable rural markets and strengthening trade in tourist areas will be published soon
Trade | 3/15/2022
The Spanish NCP aims to promote and ensure the implementation of OECD guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and manage complaint mechanisms
Trade | 3/15/2022
Xiana Méndez highlighted the resilience and strength of the Spanish export sector that has been a driving force for economic recovery.
Trade | 3/15/2022
Our country supports a call to increase Russia's isolation in multilateral forums, as it did last week with the request of a special meeting of the World Trade Organization to suspend Russia.
Women and Internationalization | 3/8/2022
Together with international leaders, such as the ambassadors of United States and Canada,the challenges and opportunities of eliminating the gender gap were discussed
Trade | 3/4/2022
Second meeting between the secretariat of state for trade and spanish companies affected by conflict Rusia-Ucrania Enabled the mailbox empresas-rusia-ucrania@mincotur.es to answer enquiries from entities with interests in these markets
Trade | 3/2/2022
This will facilitate the trade of high quality pomegranates, providing a reliable reference of agricultural product for both producers and consumers
Trade | 2/25/2022
Xiana Méndez: The government wants to facilitate and make available to companies affected by conflict all the mechanisms at our disposal
Trade | 2/23/2022
There will be meetings with businesspeople and merchants in La Rioja to explain the types of grant available to advance digitisation, entrepreneurship and the sustainability in the sector
Trade | 2/23/2022
Investors mainly value Spain’s infrastructure, market size, quality of life and human capital This edition includes questions on the effects of COVID and, for the first time, on sustainability and the European Recovery funds
Trade | 2/20/2022
The winners of the 2021 photo, video and tweet awards campaign reflect the essence of trade as it evolves and innovates formats that bring them closer to all consumers
Trade | 2/18/2022
Commerce awards honours of the Orders of Isabel la Católica and Civil Merit
The Secretary of State for Trade presented the awards together with the Director General for International Trade and Investment, the Director of Trade Policy and the CEO of ICEX.
Trade | 2/17/2022
Exports of goods in Spain grew 21.2% compared to 2020 and 9.1% compared to 2019, exceeding levels prior to the pandemic Spanish exports are increasing across all sectors and are growing faster than the rest of European economies The export base has grown by 7 % during the past year to reach more than 59,000 regular exporters, a historical record
Trade | 2/11/2022
According to the Competitiveness Trend IndeX (CTI), calculated from the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Trade | 2/10/2022
Approval of the list of final proposals; grants will distributed among all communities and will be managed by local governments
These actions are part of the recovery Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience which envisages a total allocation over the next three years of 415 million euros to support trade
Trade | 2/7/2022
The number of Social Security affiliates in retail trade reached 1.887.239 in January 2022, 59.677 more than in the same month in 2021 (3.3%) Full report
Women and Internationalization | 2/3/2022
It is vital to promote the integration of women in international trade to increase economic and social development
The Secretary of State for Trade participated in a forum on gender equality in international trade in the women's wing of Expo Dubai 2020 During the visit to UAE, various institutional and business meetings were held in order to strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries
Trade | 1/20/2022
Exports increased by 22.6% year on year, reaching a Monthly peak of 30.309 million
Imports grew by 36.3% year on year to reach 34.516 billion, surpassing all previous records
Trade | 1/14/2022
Spain is improving its position as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) for innovative activities and start-ups In 2021 our country placed third among the countries worldwide to receive the highest number of greenfield projects, with 700 projects.
Trade | 1/11/2022
The number Social Security affiliates in retail trade reached 1.919.084 in December 2021, 63.085 affiliated more than the same month in the previous year (3.4%) Informe completo
Trade | 12/30/2021
Las ayudas se distribuirán entre todas las comunidades y serán gestionadas por las administraciones locales Estas líneas forman parte del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia que contempla una dotación total para los próximos tres años de 415 millones de euros para apoyar al comercio
Trade | 12/23/2021
Hasta el momento el Fondo gestionado por COFIDES ha financiado un total de 66,1 millones de euros Se han aprobado ayudas públicas a las empresas Cesgarden, Eating Group, Egile y Grupo Universo Pachá que dan empleo directo a más de 1.800 trabajadores
Trade | 12/22/2021
Se amplía el alcance geográfico de la línea de ayudas y se flexibiliza el mecanismo de aprobación de las operaciones
Trade | 12/21/2021
The final report of the world trade organization (WTO) concludes that the tariffs applied by United States imports of black olives of Spain are contrary to the rules of this agency The us administration has accepted the final report of the wto, key starting point for confidence in a speedy resolution of this conflict Waiting for progress towards a final resolution, the government will continue to work in collaboration with the board of andalusia and the sector to provide the information requested by the american administration.
Trade | 12/21/2021
Through a platform for transformation of the digital market environments destined for the small trade
Trade | 12/21/2021
From now on, only investors who hold more than 10% of the capital or voting rights of listed foreign companies will be required to make the declaration
Trade | 12/17/2021
In october exports continue to grow by 13.6 percent interannually to €28,720 million, a historical high for this month
Trade | 12/14/2021
Xiana Méndez emphasizes the know-how, competitive nature, and technological development of the Spanish aerospace industry
Trade | 12/9/2021
Awardees include the city councils of Barcelona and Herrera del Duque (Badajoz), the Barcelona-based company Santa Eulalia, S.A., and the Federation of Traders and Industrialists of Morrazo (FECIMO ), in Pontevedra
Trade | 12/9/2021
These measures will entail significant cost savings for businesses by facilitating regulatory procedures and technical standards of trade in services
Trade | 12/3/2021
With the slogan The Essence of the Market, it acknowledges the work of more than 1,000 municipal markets in Spanish cities and towns
Trade | 12/1/2021
The Secretary of State for Trade will join the Spanish President's retinue on the latter's official visit to Egypt
Trade | 11/30/2021
The Secretariat of State for Trade will collaborate in the ‘Safe Commerce’ programme launched by the Spanish Police. It provides guidelines for retailers with safety tips on how to respond to incidents, as well as advice for shoppers.
Trade | 11/25/2021
This meeting has benefitted from the presence of more than 80 companies from the two countries
Xiana Méndez highlights the role of the Swedish and Spanish economies as two clear examples of open economies where the external sector is an important engine of economic growth
Trade | 11/23/2021
The selected projects will generate an induced investment of nearly 2.5 million EUR This program will benefit around 3,000 businesses in 10 autonomous regions
Trade | 11/22/2021
Exports in September increased by 21.9%, reaching a historical monthly high of €28.337 billion. Exports between January and September grew at a rate of 6.7% when compared to the same period in 2019, considering pre-pandemic values.
Trade | 11/12/2021
In the third quarter of the year, Spanish competitiveness improved compared to the OECD
Trade | 11/2/2021
Visit to Peru and Brazil to strengthen economic and trade ties
Trade | 10/26/2021
Trade | 10/19/2021
Imports have also increased by 21.6% year-on-year up to August 2021, reaching 212,497 million euros.
Trade | 10/18/2021
Trade allocates 829,000 euros to strengthen Spanish Chambers of Commerce abroad
The objective is to contribute to the digital transformation and modernisation of the Chambers of Commerce and to strengthen their communication and electronic services to improve the competitiveness of Spanish companies. The deadline for applications is 20 business days from the day after the call for applications is published in the Official Gazette.
Trade | 10/18/2021
The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) stands at 9.1 points in the third quarter of 2021.
Trade | 10/4/2021
The Secretary of State for Trade stresses digitalisation as a tool for increasing productivity, specialisation and resilience of small businesses
Trade | 9/29/2021
Xiana Méndez inaugurates the 10th edition of BIOSPAIN to support the Spanish biotechnology sector Meetings were held with authorities, companies and business owners from Navarre to present new opportunities for the commercial sector offered by European funds
Trade | 9/20/2021
The trade deficit in the first seven months of 2021 was 11.2% lower than the same period in 2020.
Reyes Maroto, Data from the last seven months underscore the great capacity for recobery of Spain foreign trade, especially in the case of exports of goods, which now exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Trade | 9/17/2021
Organised by the State Secretariat for Trade, through ICEX Spain Export and Investment, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and CEOE, as part of the state visit of Iván Duque, President of Colombia Minister Reyes Maroto stressed that Spanish companies aim to remain in this market, boosting its economic development and employment
Trade | 9/13/2021
Trade | 9/10/2021
The Secretary of State for Trade presents the guidelines of aid within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan at the Board of General Directors for Trade
Trade | 9/7/2021
Trade | 8/19/2021
Trade | 8/12/2021
Trade | 8/12/2021
Drops in this index show increased competitiveness, with a 0.3% reduction compared with EU-27 in the second quarter of 2021
Trade | 7/28/2021
Trade | 7/21/2021
Trade | 7/19/2021
Trade | 7/16/2021
Trade | 7/7/2021
The central and local governments have held the first meeting of the Board to promote the role of the Canary Islands as a logistics hub for exports and attracting investment.
Trade | 6/25/2021
The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism awards the 2020 National Domestic Commerce Prize
The winners of this edition were the Municipality of Don Benito, the Zona Triana de las Palmas de Gran Canaria Association and the Tamayo stationary shop in San Sebastián.
Trade | 6/21/2021
Latin America is a priority in Spain's trade and investment agenda
The Secretary of State has visited both countries to strengthen commercial ties and support Spanish companies there
Trade | 6/17/2021
Exports in April increase 71.8% YoY to 25.841 billion, a historic high for April The trade deficit reduced 50.3% YoY to April. By sector, the increases in exports of chemicals and food are of note.
Trade | 6/16/2021
The Recapitalisation Fund is one of the measures undertaken by the government to reinforce business solvency. Operations financed by the fund will receive €4-25 million per beneficiary, €3-15 million for SMEs.
Trade | 6/15/2021
Reyes Maroto welcomes the agreement reached between the European Commission and the US Administration that allows us to suspend the mutual application of tariffs for a period of five years and the creation of a joint working group that will allow for closer relations between the EU and US in the large civil aircraft sector, moving from confrontation to a collaborative approach.
Luis Planas is happy with the return to the path of multilateralism in international trade and, above all, bringing an end to tariffs that unfairly taxed the Spanish agrifood sector, particularly olive oil, wine, cheese and citrus fruits, among others.
This decision can restore exports to the US of Spanish products affected, especially agrifood products.
Trade | 6/15/2021
The Zaragoza Chamber of Commerce has hosted the first informative seminar organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the State Secretariat for Trade and the CEOE.