Modernisation, sustainability, and competitiveness
The industrial sector is a strategic pillar of the Spanish economy, representing around 16% of GDP, generating, in turn, quality employment throughout the country, with a high gross value added compared to other sectors. Its transformation is key to progress towards a more efficient, digital and sustainable production model and to have a more solid economy in the event of instability in international markets.
Challenges and opportunities
Industry is at a turning point, marked by the need to adapt to a changing global environment and the demands of the ecological and digital transition:
- Digitalisation of production processes: the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT technology, or advanced automation, allows optimising efficiency, reducing costs, improving traceability, being a major focus of innovation in recent years.
- Decarbonisation and energy efficiency: the reduction of emissions and the responsible use of resources are essential to meet climate objectives and improve competitiveness in a global market.
- Reindustrialisation and strategic autonomy: the relocation of processes and the diversification of supply chains reinforce the resilience of the industrial fabric and seek strategic autonomy through proximity value chains.
