La Comunidad de Madrid It has become the main recipient of Argentine capital in España by concentrating 94% of the national investment stock (9.438 million euros). This strategic flow, analyzed by Invest in Madrid, consolidates the region as the main hub entry into the European market.
Leadership in attracting cash flows and productive investment
Since the 1993 year, the Comunidad de Madrid has received a total of 1.972 millones de euros in terms of gross productive investment from ArgentinaThis figure represents 68% of all the investment that the Latin American country has allocated to España in recent decades, demonstrating a clear preference for the Madrid business ecosystem for the development of global business.
In a recent meeting organized by Invest in MadridThe region's role as a priority destination for attracting capital has been highlighted. A relevant technical aspect is the use of the ETVE (Foreign Securities Holding Entities). Argentine companies have managed 2.525 billion euros through these holding companies in España, of which 1.793 million (71%) have been located in the capital.
| Argentine Investment Indicator | Data in the Comunidad de Madrid | Percentage of the total España |
|---|---|---|
| Stock of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) | 9.438 millones de euros | 93,8 % |
| Gross productive investment (since 1993) | 1.972 millones de euros | 68 % |
| Direct jobs created | 1.457 jobs | 84 % |
| Investment through ETVEs | 1.793 millones de euros | 71 % |
Impact on the labor market and Greenfield projects
The dynamism of corporations Argentina It has a direct impact on the real economy through the employment generationCurrently, these companies maintain 1.731 direct jobs in the national territory, of which 84% (1.457 workers) perform their work in the Comunidad de Madrid, placing it far ahead of other regions such as Comunidad Valenciana (145 jobs) or Cataluña (83 jobs).
Regarding the type of operations, the projects greenfield (new plant investments) show a solid trend:
- Globally, fDi Markets It has registered 677 Argentine projects since 2013 with an investment of 21.087 million dollars.
- Of the 67 projects aimed at Europa50 have arrived in España.
- La Comunidad de Madrid It leads the list with 16 projects, followed closely by Cataluña with 15.
- In the area of acquisitions (M&A), 11 transactions worth more than 470 million euros were identified, of which 7 were based in Madrid.
Strategic position and corporate presence
The stock of investment position of Argentina en España It reached 10.058 million euros in 2023, which represents a historical maximum after growing by 3,6% annually. With these figures, the country ranks as the 15th largest global investor in España and the second one Latinoamérica, second only to México.
Regarding corporate infrastructure, sources such as SABI e INFORMA They estimate that 71 subsidiaries controlled by Argentine capital operate in the country. The geographical concentration is evident: 48% of these companies (34 in total) have established their headquarters in the Comunidad de Madridand the vast majority of them operate directly from the city of Madrid.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Argentine investment
How important is Madrid to the Argentine investor compared to the rest of Spain?
It is the absolute nerve center, since it concentrates 93,8% of the total stock of investment and 84% of all the employment that Argentine companies generate in the country.
What is the current volume of the Argentine investment position?
The stock reached €10.058 billion in the latest report, marking a historic record and placing Argentina as the second largest Latin American investor in España.
How are greenfield projects distributed?
Since 2013, 50 projects have been announced in España which have generated 1.698 jobs. Comunidad de Madrid It is the main destination with 16 registered projects.
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