Castellón's 2025 Economy Shows Strength Amid Inflation and Sector Challenges
Castellón's economy in 2025 experiences growth and sector agreements amid inflation and market pressures, with key investments and employment advances.
- • Hospitality and ceramics sectors secure salary improvements until 2028.
- • PortCastelló intermodal station construction begins with a €26 million investment.
- • Inflation in Castellón rises to 3.7%, exceeding the national average.
- • Vehicle registrations increase by 13.52%, driven by electric and hybrid models.
- • Tourism and real estate markets show strong growth and new developments.
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The economy of Castellón in 2025 illustrates a complex balance of resilience and emerging challenges. Despite inflation rising to 3.7%—outpacing the national average and impacting food and housing costs—the province managed notable economic developments and sector agreements.
In employment and sectoral progress, the hospitality and ceramics industries reached a salary improvement agreement effective through 2028. Negotiations are set to begin early in 2025 for the transport and metal sectors, covering road freight and automotive workshops, signaling proactive social dialogue in key industries.
A major infrastructure project commenced with a €26 million investment in the construction of an intermodal station at PortCastelló by the Port Authority. This facility aims to enhance rail transport links and reduce carbon emissions, with projected completion within the year, bolstering Castellón’s logistics capabilities.
The agricultural sector, particularly citrus, confronted difficulties due to foreign competition, coupled with avian flu and African swine fever issues. Meanwhile, EU fishing restrictions have partially eased, increasing allowable fishing days from 9.7 to 143 by 2026, yet local fishermen remain concerned about sustainability.
Castellón’s vehicle market experienced a 13.52% rise in registrations, heavily driven by hybrid and electric vehicles, while traditional fuel vehicle sales declined. The tourism sector is pivoting towards quality, launching new hotel projects and charter flights. Castellón airport set a record with 300,000 passengers in 2025 and secured new routes for 2026.
Simultaneously, its real estate market is thriving, seeing high prices alongside record mortgage approvals and sales levels reminiscent of the pre-2008 housing boom, reflecting dynamic but possibly overheated property market activity.
These developments illustrate Castellón’s adaptive economy amid inflationary pressures and sector-specific challenges, supported by strategic investments and labor agreements aimed at long-term stability and growth.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
