Conxemar consolidates its global leadership with €831 million trade agreements

La International Fair of Frozen Seafood Products Conxemar and the FAO-MAPA Congress They consolidated their position as the global epicenter of the fishing sector by 2025. The study of the Cátedra ARDÁN It reveals that the event generated €831,7 million in business deals at its 26th edition. Vigo.

Economic impact and regional wealth generation

The detailed report by Carlos Rodríguez, from the Grupo Rede, highlights that the activity of the fair and the congress injected 53,4 million euros of direct income into the economy of Vigo and its area of influence. In terms of employment, the event fostered the creation of 1.246 jobs, which represents approximately 0,4% of the annual GDP of the Vigo region.

The commercial relevance of Conxemar It transcends local borders. The €831,7 million in deals reached during the three days of the fair represent nearly 4,5% of total billing of the seafood marketing industry throughout España.

Socioeconomic Indicator (2025 Edition)	Value in Vigo and Area	Value in Galicia (Business Activity)
Production generated	98,4 M€	857,9 M€
Income tax contribution	53,4 M€	372,7 M€
Jobs created	1.246	7.646
Trade agreements	831,7 M€

The infrastructure challenge: The expansion of IFEVI

The study proposes a growth scenario conditioned by the physical capacity of the venue. According to the estimate of the Cátedra ARDÁNIf all current space demand could be met, the impact on production would increase by an additional 6,6 million euros and would generate 92 billion euros more in direct sales figures.

Given these figures, the State delegate in the Zona Franca, David RegadesHe urged that the forum's permanence be protected through the expansion of IFEVI. "In Vigo We cannot gamble with the continued existence of an international forum like Conxemar«Said Regadesoffering financing for Zona Franca for make faster the process.

For his part, the president of Conxemar, Eloy GarcíaHe emphasized that the platform is strategic in a context of geopolitical uncertainty and logistical disruptions, reinforcing España as a hub global sector MICE.

Participation figures and international projection

Mayor Vigo, Abel CaballeroHe defined the event as a "flagship for the city" with added value that fosters international relations. The metrics from the last edition support this view:

Visitors: More than 30.000 professionals.
Exhibitors: More than 800 companies from 97 countries.
Average spending: 676,5 euros per participant in hospitality, transport and professional services.

The person in charge of ARDÁN en Zona Franca, Susana LamaHe concluded that these rigorous reports allow for the definition of strategies for sustained growth and strengthen the competitiveness of the territory against other international logistics hubs.

Key points and frequently asked questions about Conxemar

What is the direct economic impact of Conxemar on Vigo?

The fair and the congress generate 98,4 million euros in production and contribute 53,4 million euros in local income, which is equivalent to 0,4% of the GDP of the region.

What volume of business do the deals at the fair generate?

In its latest edition, trade agreements worth 831,7 million euros were reached, representing almost 5% of the turnover of the Spanish fishing industry.

Why is the expansion of the IFEVI venue necessary?

Because there is an unmet demand that, if met, could generate an additional 92 million euros in revenue and create more than 700 jobs linked to the new agreements.

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