Feb 13, 2025
Did you know that Spain, with 16 vehicle factories, is one of the leading car manufacturing countries in Europe and is among the top 10 countriesin the world with the highest production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles??
The Spanish automotive sector is steadily trying to find its place in the global ecosystem, having overcome the unfavorable conditions of recent years.
The automotive sector is a strategic sector of the Spanish economy.
The Spanish automotive sector not only plays a fundamental role in our country's industrial structure, but is also one of the most powerful in the world.
In 2023, Spain produced more than 2.45 million cars, making it the second-largest manufacturer in Europe, behind only Germany. It is also Europe's leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, the second-largest manufacturer of passenger cars, and the fourth-largest component manufacturer.
According to ACEA, nearly 16.4 million cars are produced in Europe.
And 16 of Europe's 290 car factories operate in Spain:
Car factories in Spain:
Stellantis (Peugeot Citroën DS Automobiles Opel Vauxhall Motors) - Vigo, Zaragoza y Madrid
Renault SA - Palencia y Valladolid
Volkswagen AG - Pamplona y Martorell
Nissan Motor Company - Barcelona
Ford of Europe - Valencia
Light commercial vehicle factories in Spain:
Nissan Motor Company - Barcelona
Unvibus - Ourense
Ford of Europe - Valencia
Stellantis - Vigo
Daimler Group - Vitoria
Truck vehicle factories in Spain:
Nissan Motor Company - Ávila
IVECO Group (IVECO) - Madrid
Bus factories in Spain:
Castrosua - Compostela
Irizar - Ormaiztegi
Unvibus - Ourense
Ayats - Tona
Automotive engine factories in Spain:
Nissan Motor Company - Barcelona
Volkswagen AG - Pamplona
Ford of Europe - Valencia
Renault – Valladolid
In world car production, Spain is among the 10 largest producers, in 8th place. China is undoubtedly the leader in this field, with the United States in second place and Japan in third:
País | Producción total de vehículos | Participación global |
China | 30.160.966 | 32,2% |
Estados Unidos | 10.611.555 | 11,3% |
Japón | 8.997.440 | 9,6% |
India | 5.851.507 | 6,3% |
Corea del Sur | 4.243.597 | 4,5% |
Alemania | 4.109.371 | 4,4% |
México | 4.002.047 | 4,3% |
España | 2.451.221 | 2,6% |
Brasil | 2.324.838 | 2,5% |
Tailandia | 1.841.663 | 2,0% |
Canadá | 1.553.026 | 1,7% |
Francia | 1.505.076 | 1,6% |
Turquía | 1.468.393 | 1,6% |
República Checa | 1.404.501 | 1,5% |
Indonesia | 1.395.717 | 1,5% |