Spain will need 90.000 foreign trade specialists by 2027 due to the uncertain geopolitical landscape.

 

El Institute of Employment Sciences and Labor Relations (ICER) estimates that the country will require about 90.000 new highly qualified specialists in this sector for the year 2027, with a range of between 68.000 and 98.000 jobs.

 

This screening was presented during the International Seminar: Keys for the Professionals of the Future, a collaborative event that brought together academic institutions such as the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Humani Mundial University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as various companies.

 

Adaptation and diversification: the keys to the future

 

The seminar focused on a global scenario marked by the uncertainty, Where the risk diversification, the knowledge of international regulations and adaptability are emerging as crucial competencies.

 

According to Alejandro Costanzo, Secretary General of ICER, "companies are facing an uncertain global environment, but also one full of opportunities." Costanzo emphasized the need to recruit professionals "capable of adapting to strategies that aren't static, with rapidly changing tariffs and regulations, or with the ability to innovate in the face of new rules of the game."

 

In fact, only in the segment of cross-border digital trade, ICER estimates a need of between 20.000 and 30.000 new specialistsThese profiles will be essential in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sell globally, complying with the complex tax and customs regulations of different countries.

 

Geopolitical challenges as a driver of demand

 

Changes in the global playing field, driven by wars, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid digitalization, are the main drivers of this demand for talent.

 

José María Cubillo, Director of Think Tank MESIAS - Brand Intelligence Spain, explained that this new panorama "not only redefines the rules of trade, it also requires countries to strengthen their brand to compete in trust, investment attraction and international projection".

 

The report concludes that the global volatility turns specialized talent in foreign trade into a key asset for companies. These experts not only offer support, but also act as essential guides to overcome barriers and take advantage of growth opportunities internationally. For Spain, promoting the training and hiring of these professionals is considered a essential strategy to maintain competitiveness and generate quality employment in the coming years.