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The Spanish Chemical Industry Business Federation (FEIQUE) and ICEX Invest in Spain have presented the guide 'Invest in Chemicals, Invest in Spain' to attract industrial projects, highlighting the country's competitive advantages within the framework of European reindustrialization.
Spain, a strategic platform for European reindustrialization
La Spanish Chemical Industry Business Federation (FEIQUE) e ICEX Invest in Spain They have joined forces to attract foreign direct investment with the presentation of the guide «Invest in Chemicals, Invest in Spain»The launch, which took place within the framework of Smart Chemistry de Expoquimia 2026, seeks to position España as a strategic platform for new industrial projects in the chemical sector.
The presentation was in charge of Mª Eugenia Anta, Director of International, Investment and Innovation at FEIQUE, and Vanesa Álvarez, Director of Foreign Investment Projects of ICEX Invest in SpainBoth executives emphasized the country's potential to attract investment in a European context that demands a strengthening of the strategic industrial autonomy and the resilience of value chains, as well as the strengthening of continental competitiveness.
He explained Mª Eugenia AntaThe initiative is the result of a consolidated collaboration: «España It offers unique advantages for attracting chemical investment: a solid industrial base, established regional hubs, logistical connectivity, and technological capabilities. This publication is the result of a collaboration between FEIQUE e ICEX Invest in Spain They have maintained this for more than a decade to project the potential of the Spanish chemical sector internationally and to facilitate new industrial projects identifying opportunities in España a competitive, sustainable platform connected to the major transformation opportunities in the sector."
For its part, Vanesa Álvarez He emphasized the role of foreign investment as an engine of transformation: "Foreign investment is a key element for the development and transformation of the chemical sector in Españaas it fosters innovation, competitiveness, and integration into global value chains. ICEX Invest in Spain We work to facilitate the arrival of projects that will have an impact on the industrial fabric and contribute to strengthening the national ecosystem."
The relevance of this initiative becomes clear when analyzing the weight of the chemical sector in the national economy, which has consolidated itself as a fundamental pillar of the Spanish productive fabric.
| Indicator | Price |
|---|---|
| Position in the Spanish industry | Second largest industrial sector |
| Turnover | Over €85.400 billion |
| Contribution to industrial GDP | 12 % |
| Contribution to national GDP | 4% |
| Employment generated (direct, indirect and induced) | More than 1 million (6,7% of the employed working population) |
| Export position | Largest exporter in the Spanish economy |
| Position in R&D investment | First industrial investor |
Key tools for investors: Industrial Zone Report and Catalogue
The strategy is embodied in two tools designed to facilitate decision-making for international investors. The report «Invest in Chemicals, Invest in Spain» It analyzes in depth the country's competitive advantages, from its solid industrial base and high logistical connectivity to the network of specialized territorial hubs and existing technological capabilities.
This document is supplemented by the Catalogue of industrial zones in the Spanish chemical sectorThis practical tool identifies over 50 locations with high potential for hosting new projects. Developed in coordination with regional investment agencies, this catalog demonstrates the sector's reach across all 17 Autonomous Communities, offering a comprehensive view of development opportunities in the region.
Key points and frequently asked questions about chemical investment in Spain
What specific competitive advantages does Spain offer for a new chemical investment project?
Industry experts consulted by Empresa Exterior indicate that España It offers a unique combination of a solid industrial base an already existing network of established chemical hubs with shared infrastructure and services, a logistics connectivity world-class infrastructure (ports and land corridors) and a growing innovation ecosystem linked to the energy transformation and the circular economy.
For a Spanish company, what does this new investment attraction strategy entail?
The arrival of new foreign direct investment projects strengthens the entire industrial value chainFor Spanish companies, this translates into new business opportunities as suppliers of goods and services, the creation of technological synergies, access to new markets through investors, and a boost to the competitiveness of the national chemical cluster as a whole.
What is the first practical step a foreign investor should take?
The recommended starting point is consulting the report «Invest in Chemicals, Invest in Spain» and from the new catalog of industrial zones. Subsequently, the team from ICEX Invest in Spain It offers specialized advisory and support services to guide the investor throughout the entire process of analysis, site selection and project implementation in España.
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