Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
The Spanish business sector is expected to register 73.004 new companies in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with an invested capital of €3.522 billion. Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia account for almost 60% of these new companies, according to data from Informa D&B.
A study by the fintech company Ebury reveals a structural change in Spanish foreign trade: purchases from outside the eurozone now account for 57,9% of the total, compared to 45,7% in 2000. This transformation increases dependence on the dollar and Asian currencies, forcing companies to implement more sophisticated exchange rate risk management to protect their margins.
Manrique Blen, an executive at Auxadi's Miami hub, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in Florida. His appointment for the 2026-2029 term aims to strengthen business ties between the two markets.
The first DES 2026 Barometer reveals a massive adoption of AI in the business sector, with 87,2% of companies using it. Despite the benefits in efficiency and time savings, the challenges in costs, data security, and a direct impact on revenue, which only 12,8% perceive, are shaping the roadmap for its scaling.
Cesce Country Risk Report, June 29-July 5, 2026. The global economic landscape faces a decisive week marked by increased oil quotas, a temporary halt to the trade war between the European Union and China, and the search for new strategic partners in blocs such as Mercosur. Meanwhile, political crises, natural disasters, and… Read more
Companies that relocate employees abroad often prioritize visas and taxation, neglecting registration with the Consular Registry. International mobility experts point to this simple procedure as the cornerstone of corporate social responsibility and the comprehensive security of the employee. Image from the Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles, CA. Read more
Bankruptcy proceedings in Spain fell by 5% in the first half of 2026, but company dissolutions increased by 12%, according to a study by INFORMA D&B. This dual scenario reveals a business landscape that, while avoiding formal insolvency, is increasingly opting for the definitive cessation of activity.
The Spanish wine sector faces a complex scenario in the United States, its strategic market, with declining exports projected for 2025 and increasing competitive pressure. The consulting firm ERA Group analyzes how economic uncertainty and trade tensions are impacting winery profitability.
The Spanish Trade Fair Association (AFE) and the Spanish Association of Conference Centres (APCE) will hold their third joint congress in Córdoba from July 8 to 11. The meeting will focus on analyzing the positive impact that trade fairs and congresses generate on the economic and social development of the regions, beyond the event itself.
The Spanish Business Council and the consultancy Lorca Base are organizing a webinar on July 6, 2026 for managers and entrepreneurs, where the legal and tax keys to asset diversification in the markets of Spain, Dubai and Paraguay will be analyzed.
AI in the foreign trade