Trade | 5/10/2023

Retail sales at constant prices increase 9.7% year-on-year in March 2023

The average number of Social Security affiliates increased by 1.1% year-on-year in April 2023 to 1,894,444, the highest figure on record for the month of April

Trade | 5/9/2023

Spain strengthens trade relations with Tunisia

In the framework of the ‘Business Meeting España-túnez’, Xiana Méndez visited the country to meet with authorities and companies for strengthening trade and investment relations

Trade | 5/8/2023

Trade allocates nearly 544,500 euros to boost the opening in foreign markets

Two new aids are announced: one for exporters and the other for geographical indications The application period is open until October 31, 2023

Trade | 4/26/2023

Spain and Brazil strengthen commercial ties through a Business Meeting

The governments of Spain and Brazil have expressed their confidence in being able to close the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

Women and Internationalization | 4/25/2023

Trade commits to internationalisation for women

At the ICEX headquarters a workshop was organized to strengthen the creation of a community of women in business internationalization and increase their presence in the field

Trade | 4/25/2023

First leaflet to explain the international trade quality standards for bananas

The brochure has been prepared by the Subdirectorate of Inspection, Certification and Technical Assistance from Foreign Trade, with the collaboration of ASPROCAN

Trade | 4/20/2023

Exports up to February reach a new record high with an interannual increase of 12.8%

Héctor Gómez: Trade flows remain at historical figures, which points to the excellent position of our companies in international markets The trade deficit was reduced to 2.465 billion in February

Trade | 4/18/2023

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) increases in the first quarter of 2023, amounting to 3.2 points

Improved outlook for exporting companies' current order backlog and its expected evolution

Trade | 4/14/2023

The 12th Spanish-Indian Joint Commission reinforces the trade and investment relations between the two countries

Xiana Méndez chairs the Joint Commission and participates in various business meetings to promote the presence of Spanish companies in India India is a priority trading partner and is a PASE Country (Country with Strategic Sectoral Performance)

Trade | 4/10/2023

Retail sales at constant prices increased by 3.5% year on year in February 2023

The number of Social Security affiliates increased by 0.7% year on year in March 2023 to reach 1,875,782, the largest number reached in the month of March

Trade | 3/23/2023

CESCE is financing 923.4 MW of the MacIntyre wind farm, developed by ACCIONA Energía

With its subsidiary in Australia, ACCIONA Energía is increasing its installed capacity with this 923.4 MW wind farm, which will be part of the largest wind farm in Australia and one of the largest in the world CESCE is supporting this project with a syndicated loan of 1,098 million Australian dollars from Santander, CaixaBank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, HSBC, ING and J.P. Morgan

Trade | 3/17/2023

Xiana Méndez "Trade drives the economy and generates employment in our country"

The Secretary of State for Trade has mobilised €415 million between 2021 and 2023 for the transformation and improvement of the sector's competitiveness

Trade | 3/16/2023

2023 started with an increase in Spanish exports and a decline in the trade deficit

In January, exports grew 16.2% year on year to €30,921 million, reaching record levels for this month The trade deficit has fallen approximately 40% compared with January 2022

Trade | 3/14/2023

New call opened to strengthen the business sector with €107 million

In the past two years, trade has mobilized close to €208 million for 227 projects to improve commercial activity Reyes Maroto:  With these programmes the government is strengthening its support for local businesses to improve their competitiveness

Trade | 3/10/2023

Retail sales at constant prices increased by 7.1% in January 2023

The number of average Social Security affiliates increased by 0.2% year on year in February 2023 to reach 1,868,85 The full report is available on the link: https://comercio.gob.es/ComercioInterior/indicators/Paginas/indicadores-comercio-interior.aspx

Trade | 3/8/2023

Call for nominations for the 2023 National Domestic Trade Awards is now open

The deadline for nominations is open until 9 May, inclusive

Trade | 3/3/2023

The Ministry of Trade welcomes the I Spain-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission which will strengthen trade and investment relations

Driving cooperation in industry and in the fields of energy, infrastructure, transport, agriculture and tourism

Trade | 2/27/2023

The Government mobilized 258 million euros in 227 projects to improve the competitiveness of the business sector

The Ministry has assigned 62% of total investments under the Recovery Plan for the period 2021-23 The four lines of state aid are aimed at sustainable markets, markets in rural areas, commercial activity in tourist areas and the Tech Fund

Trade | 2/23/2023

Xiana Méndez: The United Arab Emirates is a hub for the expansion of Spanish companies to the Middle East, Asia and Africa

The Secretary of State for Trade visited the international Gulfood and IDEX trade fairs, showing her support for Spanish companies

Trade | 2/16/2023

Spanish exports exceeded €389,000 million in 2022, reaching a record high

Reyes Maroto: Foreign trade remains a driver of economic growth and employment in our country. The Spanish exporting activity shows greater dynamism than that of all European economies together In 2022 the external sector accounted for almost half of Spanish GDP growth, contributing 2.6 percentage points The export base in Spain reached a new record high in 2022, exceeding 43,000 regular exporters for the first time

Trade | 2/10/2023

Price competitiveness of the Spanish economy improves in the fourth quarter of 2022

Spanish competitiveness improved in all geographic areas throughout the year 2022

Trade | 2/9/2023

Employment in retail trade grew by 2.2% in 2022, the highest rate of the entire series

The retail trade confidence indicator in Spain (European Commission) improved 2.9 points in January 2023 and has a positive value (1.5 points) Retail trade increased sales by 0.8%

Trade | 2/8/2023

Spain and Angola, new economic and trade opportunities for Spanish companies

The Secretary of State for Trade organized Angola-Spain business meeting "Building a future together"

Trade | 2/1/2023

The Secretary of State for Trade highlights the role of the Galician businesses and their commitment to international markets

• Xiana Méndez also visited the Tui municipal market that was the beneficiary of €1.3 M from one of the grants from the line of help for markets as part of the recovery Plan

Trade | 1/23/2023

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) improves in the fourth quarter of 2022

Improves the perception of the current order book of exporting companies, as well as their expectations of evolution at three and twelve months

Trade | 1/19/2023

Launch of the ICEX Vives to promote training in internationalization for young talent

This new programme is framed in the Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience, and has a total of 60 million euros of EU Next Generation funds Up to 2000 paid internships with a duration of between 6 and 12 months will be on offer, for which ICEX will cover 100% of the cost Spanish companies will have access to a CV library of young people aged between 18 and 30 years interested in training abroad

Trade | 1/19/2023

Spanish exports continue to reach record highs

Export growth was 23.6% from January to November 2022 and obtained 357.111 B € The trade deficit was reduced in November and represents the lowest monthly value since September 2021

Trade | 1/18/2023

Spain and Mexico, a business bet for the future

Xiana Méndez highlighted the need to find an early solution to accelerate the updating of the Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union

Trade | 1/18/2023

Companies of foreign capital installed in Spain show improvement in employment in 2022

The forecasts for investment, turnover, jobs and export volume for 2023 are positive, although they reflect the uncertainty of the international political and economic arena Foreign investors value the infrastructure, market size and human capital of Spain

Trade | 1/17/2023

Spain sets measures to control the import of electrical appliances, batteries and accumulators

Monitoring will be implemented by SOIVRE Inspection Services of Territorial and Provincial Offices of Trade

Trade | 1/10/2023

Number of retail trade premises increased by 0.4% in 2022

Until November 2022, retail sales at constant prices increased by 0.4% year on year

Women and Internationalization | 12/20/2022

Trade holds the 4th work meeting to promote the participation of women in the internationalizaton of the Spanish economy

Visibility and networking measures, analyses of companies led by women and promotion and training programmes, among others.

Trade | 12/20/2022

Foreign investment in Spain increases by about 55 per cent in the first three quarters of 2022

The Secretary of State for Trade draws attention to the favourable business climate in Spain in order to attract foreign investment

Trade | 12/19/2022

New meeting of trade with Spanish companies in order to update information on sanctions against Russia

The European Union has approved the ninth package of sanctions on Russia for the war in Ukraine

Trade | 12/15/2022

Xiana Méndez chairs the XIII Spain-Mexico Sub-Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs

The Secretary of State for Trade reiterated the need to move forward with the modernization of the EU-Mexico Agreement to be able to respond to current international challenges.  

Trade | 12/15/2022

Spanish exports increased by 26.3% up to October

Spanish exports mark a new record high, reaching 319,731 million during the first 10 months of 2022

Trade | 12/9/2022

Reyes Maroto “This agreement will strengthen our ties with Chile as a strategic partner in the field of trade and investment”

• Spain hopes that the modernization of this agreement will serve to accelerate the conclusion of agreements with Mexico and Mercosur.

• This is a very advanced agreement in the promotion of sustainable development and is a pioneer in the inclusion of commitments relating to gender equality

Trade | 12/7/2022

Retail trade amounts to three months of growth and increases sales by 1.4% in October

Members of retail trade reach 1,895,994 in November

Trade | 12/7/2022

Trade approved 118 projects with €104.28m in funding to boost competitiveness in the trade sector

The funds from the provisional resolution of the second call for commercial activities shall be distributed among all communities and will be managed by local governments These lines of funding are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, with a total of €415 million to support trade between 2021 and 2023

Trade | 11/25/2022

Spain and Colombia held the first Joint Commission to promote economic and trade collaboration

Xiana Méndez: Spanish companies continue to invest in Colombia, many of them leaders in strategic sectors, including infrastructure

Trade | 11/18/2022

Xiana Méndez emphasises that trade and investment relations are continuing smoothly with the United Kingdom

The State Secretary for Trade attended the presentation of the 4th Spanish Investment Barometer in the United Kingdom

Trade | 11/17/2022

Spanish exports increased by 24.7% from January to September

Exports for September increased by 22.2% €34,621.4M, a record high for the month

Trade | 11/15/2022

Trade welcomes the first meeting of the Spain-Kuwait Joint Committee

Xiana Méndez said that a roadmap had been drawn up at the meeting to drive economic and trade agreements between both countries

Trade | 11/11/2022

Improving the price competitiveness of the Spanish economy in third quarter 2022

Improving Spanish competitiveness with EU-27, OECD and BRICS countries

Trade | 11/10/2022

Reyes Maroto presents the 2022 National Domestic Trade Awards

The winners are the municipalities of Santander and Zumarraga, the Logroño company Santos Ochoa and the Association for the Promotion of the City of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Maroto The awards recognize the companies and workers of the commercial sector who raise the shutters of their businesses every day

Trade | 11/7/2022

Iberdrola, CaixaBank and BNP Paribas sign the first syndicated green loan for €500 million covered by CESCE on behalf of the State

This is the first operation under the new CESCE Green Investment Policies, which are intended exclusively for the financing of projects that will contribute to the fight against climate change 
outside of Spain The funds will be used to finance renewable wind and photovoltaic projects and battery and transmission grid projects in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal and Poland CaixaBank and BNP Paribas have structured the syndicated loan, as both entities are sustainability coordinators, and CaixaBank is acting as financing agent and coordinator of the CESCE policy

Trade | 10/27/2022

Xiana Méndez highlights the commitment of Spain and its companies to the Dominican Republic

In the framework of the ‘Spain-Dominican Republic Business Meeting’, the Secretary of State for Trade visits the country for the second time to meet with authorities and companies to strengthen trade and investment relations.

Trade | 10/17/2022

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) descends in the third quarter of  the 2022 due to the international context

International uncertainty and the rising cost of energy and raw materials explain the downward trend in respondents' perception Changes in external demand and cometition in quality are the two factors with the greatest positive influence on export activity

Trade | 10/11/2022

Trade analyses trade relations in Algeria with the Spanish business sector

The companies have access to the mailbox of the Economic and Trade Office in Algiers (argel@comercio.mineco.es) for enquiries

Trade | 10/6/2022

In interannual terms, employment is still growing in trade

The number of Social Security affiliates in retail trade reached 1,913,127 affiliates in September 2022, 12,578 more than in the same month of the previous year Retail sales at constant prices up to August 2022 increased by 0.3% year-on-year The full report is available in this link: https// comercio.gob.es/ComercioInterior/indicators/Paginas/indicadores-comercio-interior.aspx

Trade | 9/28/2022

The Secretary of State for Trade promotes the presence of Spanish companies in Egypt

Xiana Méndez participated in the Multilateral Partnership for Development in Egypt organised by ICEX During her visit to Egypt, she held meetings with the country's authorities to strengthen bilateral relations

Trade | 9/22/2022

Foreign investment in Spain increased 87.7% in the first two months of 2022

The Secretary of State for Trade highlights Spain's attraction as a destination for investment

Trade | 9/20/2022

Spanish exports increased by 24.2 per cent from January to July 2022

Exports in July increased by 20.6% to reach 32.042 billion euros (B €), a historic high for this month The growth of Spanish exports is higher than in other European economies

Trade | 9/15/2022

The Secretary of State for Trade encourages companies in Almeria to take a chance on foreign markets and diversify to continue growing

The Secretary of State for Trade visited the province of Almeria to address the internationalisation of the Spanish economy with the business network as well as the challenges and opportunities they are facing

Trade | 9/8/2022

The secretary of state for trade visits MONDRAGON

At an institutional conference to learn about the Corporation's current affairs and future plans

Trade | 8/18/2022

Spanish exports increased by 24.8% in the first half of 2022

Spanish foreign trade continued to show great dynamism in June, greater than that of most of the surrounding economies

Trade | 8/11/2022

Improvement in the price competitiveness of the Spanish economy against  OECD and BRIC countries in the second quarter of 2022

The CTI rises slightly against the EU-27

Trade | 7/19/2022

The Synthetic Index of Export Activity (ISAE) stands at 4.3 points.

The trend in foreign demand and quality-based competition: the two factors with the most positive influence

Trade | 7/18/2022

Foreign trade continues to show great dynamism, with record figures recorded

Exports continued to grow, rising 24.4 per cent from january to may to reach a record high of almost €156 billion

Trade | 7/12/2022

Trade hosts the presentation of the 1st Report on Local Food Distribution

Xiana Méndez closed the event by stressing that the food distribution sector is efficient, effective, of high quality and committed to omnichannel distribution According to the report, the network of consumer food retailers included 25,100 shops in 2021, more than half of which work on local-based formulas

Trade | 7/12/2022

The Secretary of State for Trade presents the report “Internationalization of Iberia, Spain and Portugal in the World

Analysis of the external trade, investment, and internationalization opportunities in Spain and Portugal

Trade | 7/5/2022

The Government launches a new call for applications with 105 million euros of grants to strengthen the business sector

Grants will be distributed among three areas: sustainable urban markets, sustainable markets in rural areas and strengthening the commercial sector in tourist areas Subsidies will be managed by local governments which may present their applications the month after the call for applications in the BOE (Official State Gazette)

Trade | 7/4/2022

The Fund for the Recapitalisation of Companies affected by COVID-19 (FONREC) concludes, having supporting 89 companies with 779 million euros

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 European Commission announced the conclusion of EU - New Zealand free trade agreement negotiations

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

The extension of the implementation of projects of the market lines convened by Trade in 2021 has been approved

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

Historic high for operations financed by the Fund for Internationalization

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 minister Maroto appreciates the agreements reached in fisheries, vaccines and food made in the WTO

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.  

Trade | 6/16/2022

Spanish exports up to April amount to €120.925 M, a new record

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

Reyes Maroto: 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

Spain supports the role of trade policies in fostering greener, more sustainable and inclusive economic development

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, a tool to support the internationalization and sustainable development, positions itself as steward of state funds to promote economic transition

• Xiana MéndezCOFIDES aspires to be the leading Spanish institution specialized in the management of financial instruments and publicly-owned funds

Trade | 6/3/2022

Spain defends the role of trade to face current challenges in supply chain

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 price competitiveness of the Spanish economy remains stable compared to the OECD and improves compared to the BRICS in the first quarter

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 grew by 2.3 per cent in April

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

The Government authorises the territorial distribution of 100M € to adapt local trade to new technologies

Andalusia, Madrid, Catalonia and Valencia are the  communities to receive the most aid

Trade | 4/29/2022

The Secretary of State for Trade advocates for the ratification of EU agreements with Mercosur and Chile

Xiana Méndez held institutional meetings with Paraguayan and Chilean authorities and with the extensive Spanish business community

Brexit Trade | 4/29/2022

The British Government announces the postponement of sanitary and phytosanitary controls on EU imports

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

Trade addresses the digital transformation and sustainable development of the retail sector

With participation from the Director General of Trade Policy

Trade | 4/22/2022

Trade discusses impact of new Russia sanctions package with Spanish business sector

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

Logroño welcomes the award ceremony of the 4th National Contest of Technological Ideas for the Retail Industry

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

Export and order book expectations improve

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) increases in the first quarter of 2022, to reach 15.8 points

Trade | 4/18/2022

Spanish exports up to February grew by 28.3%, reaching a new all-time high

• Spanish exports in February 2022 increased over 27% — a record for February

• Spanish foreign trade continues to grow faster than many other European economies

Trade | 4/12/2022

The EU and Canada conclude negotiations on a mutual recognition agreement for their architects

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

Xiana Méndez 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

Retail sales continue to grow with 1.7% year on year in february

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

Fourth meeting between Trade and Spanish companies which have trade relations with Russia and Ukraine

To analyse the impact on business of the measures adopted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Trade | 3/31/2022

Trade is committed to boosting local commerce in Seville and Cadiz

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 president of Costa Rica highlights the opportunities and security for companies offered in the country

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

Trade addresses the impact of sanctions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the autonomous communities

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

Maroto discussed the impact of war in Ukraine with the commercial distribution sector

Meeting with representatives of the main commercial distribution oragnisations in our country

Trade | 3/23/2022

New call for entries for the National Domestic Trade Awards 2022

In the categories of Local Councils, Small Businesses and Open Shopping Centres

Trade | 3/21/2022

Jornada para analizar el impacto en las empresas de las sanciones comerciales y financieras tras la invasión de Rusia a Ucrania

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

New meeting between Trade and Spanish companies affected by the Russia - Ukraine conflict

To address the new EU sanctions package for Russia

Trade | 3/18/2022

Xiana Méndez highlights the international unity brough 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

2022 starts with growth in Spanish exports that reached a new historic high in January

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

Retail sales have a positive start to 2022 with 3.8 per cent growth in January

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

The Government earmarks €100 million to adapt local trade to new technologies

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 National Contact Point promotes the Corporate Social Responsibility of Spanish companies

The Spanish NCP aims to promote and ensure the implementation of OECD guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and manage complaint mechanisms

Trade | 3/15/2022

Trade and the Nebrija Santander Chair discussed the role of foreign trade as a key pillar of the Spanish economy

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

Spain supports the isolation of Russia from the World Trade Organization

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

Calviño and Maroto demand a greater role for women in international trade

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

Trade reinforces monitoring of trade relations of Spanish companies operating in Russia and Ukraine

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

International trade of the Spanish pomegranate has benefited from the new UNECE standard

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

The Ministry of Trade analyses the position of exportation businesses and associations that operate in Russia and Ukraine

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

Xiana Méndez brings opportunities offered by European funds to the commercial sector of La Rioja

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

93% of foreign companies are predicted to increase or maintain their investments in Spain in 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 "Visit Your Market" 2021 competition prizes bring together the creative vision of over a thousand markets

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

Spanish exports reached a historic high in 2021, exceeding €316.000M

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

The price competitiveness of the Spanish economy improves compared to the OECD and the BRICS in the fourth quarter of 2021

According to the Competitiveness Trend IndeX (CTI), calculated from the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Trade | 2/10/2022

Trade approves 109 projects worth 103,2 million euros to boost the competitiveness of the business sector

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

Retail trade turnover grew by 3.2% in 2021

  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

Xiana Méndez: 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

International Trade in November Beats Record

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

Trade highlights diversification, innovation and talent as factors to attract foreign investment

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

Retail trade turnover increased in November to 5.9%

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

Aprobación provisional de 110 proyectos dotados con 103,12 millones de euros para impulsar la competitividad del sector comercial

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

The Government adopts four new operations of Recapitalization of businesses affected by the Covid 19 in the amount of $54 million

So far the fund managed by COFIDES has funded a total of €66.1 million Have adopted public aid to businesses Cesgarden, Eating Group, and Group Egile Universe which employ Pachá live more than 1,800 workers

Trade | 12/22/2021

Aumenta el importe de la Línea ECOFIEM a 150M€ para financiar proyectos contra el cambio climático

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 Government appreciates that Us accept the report of the Wto on tariffs spanish black olives and is awaiting a rapid solution to the conflict

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

The ministry of industry, commerce and tourism and the spanish confederation of Trade (CEC) approached the Big Data retail trade

Through a platform for transformation of the digital market environments destined for the small trade

Trade | 12/21/2021

Form D-6 submission no longer required for most investors

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

Spanish exports mark a new historic high with a 21 percent increase until October

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

Spain and the Czech Republic boost ties on matters related to aerospace in business meet

Xiana Méndez emphasizes the know-how, competitive nature, and technological development of the Spanish aerospace industry

Trade | 12/9/2021

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism hands out awards for the renewal and modernization of trade

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

WTO and EU member states to reach an agreement to reduce red tape in the global trade in services

These measures will entail significant cost savings for businesses by facilitating regulatory procedures and technical standards of trade in services

Trade | 12/3/2021

Comercio lanza una nueva campaña para apoyar la actividad comercial en los mercados municipales en Navidad

Bajo el lema Esencia de Mercado, destaca el trabajo de los más de 1.000 mercados municipales repartidos en ciudades y pueblos de España

Trade | 12/1/2021

Spain and Egypt strengthen trade and investment ties

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 Trade Secretariat teams up with the campaign to protect retailers and customers during Christmas

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

Spain and Sweden hold a business summit to secure their trade ties and investment agreements

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

More than 1.6 million euros in subsidies for Unique Projects that promote the modernization and sustainability of local businesses

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

Spanish exports increase by 22% up to September, exceeding pre-pandemic levels

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

Spanish economy's price competitiveness improves compared to OECD in the third quarter

In the third quarter of the year, Spanish competitiveness improved compared to the OECD

Trade | 11/2/2021

The Secretary of State for Trade considers Latin America to be a key region for the internationalisation of Spanish companies

Visit to Peru and Brazil to strengthen economic and trade ties

Trade | 10/26/2021

Trade allocates €500,000 to promote opening up to external markets

• Two lines of aid are called; one for exporters and another for geographical indications
• Deadline for applications open until 19 November.

Trade | 10/19/2021

Spanish exports grow by 22.1% up to August, reaching a new record

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

ISAE maintains positive forecasts for exporting companies based on the evolution of the order portfolio

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity (ISAE) stands at 9.1 points in the third quarter of 2021.

Trade | 10/4/2021

Trade rewards innovation and digital transformation of the sector

The Secretary of State for Trade stresses digitalisation as a tool for increasing productivity, specialisation and resilience of small businesses

Trade | 9/29/2021

Secretary of State for Trade is committed to Spain's potential in biotechnology

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

Spanish exports grow 21.7% up to July, a record high for this period

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

Business event between Spain and Colombia to strengthen bilateral trade relations

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

The Government announces three lines of grants to modernise the commercial sector for 104 million euros

• According to Minister Maroto, these grants will promote a more resilient, competitive, sustainable and digital commercial sector.
• The new lines are included in the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

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 is launching three types of aid to boost the competitiveness of the commercial sector.
• A line of action for will be placed for rural trade in order to aid in settling people in rural areas and strengthening its economic and social development.

Trade | 9/7/2021

The Government approves a new line of €50 M to promote the internationalisation of Spanish companies

• Part of the Recovery Plan, the line finances feasibility studies, technical assistance and consultancy to improve exports with high added value
• Priority will be given to studies conducted in African and Asian countries

Trade | 8/19/2021

Spain's foreign trade recovery takes hold: exports grow by 23.3% in the first half of 2021

• The trade deficit in the first half of the year was 28.7% lower than in the same period in 2020
• Exports in June 2021 increased by 22% year-on-year to €27.61 billion, an all-time high for a June

Trade | 8/12/2021

2021 National Domestic Trade Awards