Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
The export credit insurance company Cesce has published its latest Country Risk Analysis. The report, available as a document and podcast, underscores the importance of early warning as a strategic tool for Spanish companies to turn potential risks into business opportunities in international markets.
Real estate firm K&N Elite opens an office in Barcelona to capitalize on growing demand from investors in Ukraine, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Catalan capital has overtaken Madrid and Marbella as the preferred destination for ultra-prime real estate transactions, with deals exceeding €20 million.
Aresbank, a Spanish financial institution specializing in trade finance, has obtained the prestigious B Corp certification. This milestone positions it as a key player in integrating sustainability and governance (ESG) criteria into the foreign trade sector, reaffirming its commitment to a positive social and environmental impact.
The protection of R&D in the agri-food sector is often incomplete or delayed, diminishing its business potential. A strategic approach to intellectual property from the outset transforms plant innovation into a defensible and exploitable asset, crucial for competitiveness in international markets.
The growing trade volume between Spain and Turkey, exceeding €17.000 billion, is driving the mobility of managers and technical staff. This phenomenon requires companies to carefully plan for new Turkish immigration requirements and special tax regimes, such as the Beckham Regime in Spain.
The Spanish machine tool sector closed 2025 with a 4,99% drop in sales, according to an analysis by Solunion. A slight recovery is anticipated for 2026, driven by market diversification and export resilience, although uncertainties remain regarding Chinese competition and geopolitics.
The Spanish economy is bucking the European slowdown with a projected growth rate of up to 2,4% by 2026, more than double the eurozone average (0,9%). Domestic consumption, employment, and the final boost from Next Generation EU funds are solidifying the country's position as a haven for foreign investment, according to data from the Bank of Spain and the European Commission.
Cesce, the Spanish export credit agency, and its counterpart, Saudi EXIM Bank, signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday to strengthen economic cooperation. The alliance aims to create joint financing and insurance solutions for projects of mutual interest between Spain and Saudi Arabia.
Experts from EY, the Spanish representation to the EU, and Grupo Arola will analyze the sweeping reform of the Union Customs Code on June 18. The discussion will focus on the new data-driven digital ecosystem, AI, and the future EU Customs Authority.
The Community of Madrid has used the South Summit 2026 as a platform to reaffirm its leadership as a hub for technological talent and innovation. The region already accounts for two out of every three euros invested in artificial intelligence in Spain, positioning itself as a key hub for digital transformation.