Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 11, 2026 • 18:16

Andorran Brewer Heiko Kirchner Wins Bronze for 'Única Vanessa' Weißbier at Barcelona Beer Challenge

The medal from a field of 1,900 entries qualifies the beer for Munich's pre-European round against Bavarian giants, boosting Andorra's craft scene from a modest café base.

Business•6 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:17

Andorra Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 0.57% with Strong Growth in Assets and Lending

Sector assets under management rise 21% to €113B amid robust solvency; leaders Creand, MoraBanc, and Andbank post solid gains despite margin pressures.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:17

Andorra and CRG Launch International Call for Mountain Genomics Researchers

Two excellence positions leverage Andorra's high-mountain ecosystems for biodiversity and biotech research, with priority for nationals and doubled government funding announced.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Imports Surge 12% to €177.7M in March as Exports Drop 11.9%

Strong demand boosted sectors like 'Diversos' and 'Construcció', while energy imports fell sharply; jewelry exports rose sharply despite overall decline.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 17:46

Andorran Entrepreneur Jordi Pont Bros, Pioneer of Premium Cigar Imports, Dies at 88

Known as 'l'home dels havans i les Montblanc,' he shaped the country's economy through his shop Comercial Pont and ventures like a popular restaurant, passing after a prolonged illness.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 11:31

Andorra Fuel Prices Surge in March Due to Iran War Disruptions

Vehicle diesel jumped over 21%, with standard at €1.493/L and premium at €1.524/L, while unleaded petrol rose 12%. Year-over-year gains persisted despite quarterly and annual declines.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Government Approves €1.35M Payment to Heliport Concessionaire for Cost Overruns

The funds compensate for material price hikes, expanded earthworks, and circuit relocation under the 30-year La Caubella concession, with total state spending nearing €7 million on a €12 million project.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra's Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 1% with Record Assets and Solvency

Client assets surged 21% to €113B amid robust lending growth and metrics exceeding European averages, bolstering the sector's resilience and national competitiveness.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 05:31

Andorra Residents Made 26,262 Property Purchases 2016-2025, 74% by Long-Term Locals

Andorran nationals topped buyers at 45%, with parking spaces leading transaction types; first-home aid scheme approved eight applications early in 2025 amid data gaps.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 08, 2026 • 12:16

La Massana Awards Contract to Form Aigües de la Massana Water Management Company

The new mixed communal entity will oversee the full water cycle, from extraction to wastewater treatment, aiming for greater agility and investment capacity through partnership with a specialized firm.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 07, 2026 • 13:16

Caldea Ends 2025-2026 Winter Season with €11.7M Revenue, Up 4.25% Despite Fewer Visitors

Higher spa prices and strong on-site dining growth offset visitor decline, reinforcing its premium wellness model amid renovations.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Approves Sharp Rise in Economic Aid Payments Amid Uneven Recovery

Government greenlit 98.6% of 1,111 applications for €3.45 million through September 2025, up 15% year-over-year, with single-parent and unipersonal households leading recipients.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 06, 2026 • 10:31

Andorra Pension Chief Urges Youth to Buy Property for Retirement Amid Ageing Doubts

Young Andorrans doubt pay-as-you-go system's viability and expect later retirement, prompting calls for generational reforms and personal investments to cut future rent costs.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra la Vella Approves Revised Tender for Pouets Parking Site Concession

After failed 2025 bids, updates include flexible usage for cultural and social activities, new surveys, and minimum €4,000 monthly canon to attract private operators.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 22:16

Andorra Ends 2025 with €88M Fiscal Surplus Despite Housing Tax Shortfalls

Robust foreign property and sales tax revenues fueled the gain, alongside rising passive residents and self-employed inflows, though vacant property tax collected only €42,875.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 20:31

Soldeu Outlet Fair Draws 2,080 Visitors and 30% Sales Boost in Second Edition

Local businesses offered 40-70% discounts on textiles, accessories, and ski gear, exceeding expectations and sparking talks of expansion amid winter season lull.

Business•3 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 18:01

Andorran Bakeries Hold Easter Mona Prices Steady Despite Rising Cocoa and Almond Costs

Shop owners absorb higher ingredient expenses to maintain demand, offering traditional butter-based monas and custom chocolate eggs themed with K-pop idols, anime, and sports motifs.

Business•4 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

FEDA Group Posts €25.4M Profit in 2025, Nearly Matching Record Year

All subsidiaries achieved positive results amid stable import prices, bolstering funds for energy transition projects like new hydroelectric and wind initiatives.

Business•3 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Import Customs Revenues Drop 5.8% to €51.9M in Q1 2025

Tobacco sales led the decline with a 10.5% fall, while beverages dropped 19.5%; fuel eased 4.2% but 'other goods' rose 1.5% after road reopening.

Business•2 Sources•Apr 03, 2026 • 18:46

Albert Moles Retires as FEDA General Director After 38 Years

Successor Sílvia Calvó calls him 'almost irreplaceable' for his visionary leadership in modernising Andorra's power grid, with tributes praising his lasting legacy in energy infrastructure.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's March CPI Hits 4.1%, Highest in Two Years on Fuel Surge

Transport and housing costs soar amid global oil spikes, outpacing inflation in Spain and France as residents tighten budgets.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 01, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Fuel Importers Urge Tax Relief as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Pump Prices

Assidca presses government for support to counter rising Brent crude costs and maintain price edge over Spain, amid warnings of supply chain surcharges and inflation risks.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Economy Surges 3.9% in 2025, Generating €88M Surplus and Lowest Debt Since 2010

Diversification in services and taxes fueled growth outpacing neighbors, enabling housing expansion and rejection of stricter fiscal proposals from opposition.

Business•5 Sources•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Telecom Reports €29.2M Profit in 2025, Up €2.4M from 2024

Revenues hit €84.5M with key investments in 10GPON fibre, 5G expansion to 91% coverage, and digital innovations boosting customer satisfaction to 8.06.

Business•4 Sources•Mar 30, 2026 • 16:46

La Massana Parish Council Approves 2025 Budget with €1.89M Surplus from Surging Property Taxes

Revenues hit €23.5M driven by 86% jump in transfer taxes to €3.5M amid booming home sales, while spending fell 4.4% with reduced capital outlays and construction quotas aiding sustainable growth.