Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Spain compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Spain
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#8 In EuropeBusiness
#4 In EuropeEmployees
#6 In EuropeWages
#5 In EuropeThe Direct Real Estate Activities industry have come up against numerous headwinds in recent years, ranging from the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 to the rising base rate environment in the years since, which have inflated borrowing costs for potential buyers. This is a sharp contrast to the ultra-low interest environment seen over the decade following the 2008 financial crisis. Revenue is forecast to fall at a compound annual rate of 4.0% over the five years through 2024 to €588.2 billion, including an anticipated drop of 3.1% in 2024. However, profitability remains strong, with the average industry profit margin standing at an estimated 41.6% in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sareb | 2,403.6 | 85.5 | 3.6 | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE | 2,317.6 | 552.6 | 23.8 | |
BNP Paribas Real Estate SASU | 2,319.5 | 109.3 | 4.7 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain in 2024?
The market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain is €22.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry in 2024?
There are 167k businesses in the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain has been declining at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Direct Real Estate Activities market in Spain?
The biggest companies operating in the Direct Real Estate Activities market in Spain are Sareb, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE and BNP Paribas Real Estate SASU
What does the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain include?
Residential Property and Commercial Property are part of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain?
The company holding the most market share in Spain is Sareb.
How competitive is the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in Spain.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Rental & Leasing in Spain
- Third-Party Real Estate Activities in Spain
- Building Construction in Spain
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes lessors, agents and brokers involved in the selling, buying and renting of real estate. It also covers appraising and acting as real estate escrow agents.
Related Terms
ESCROWREAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTBROWNFIELDGREENFIELDWhat's included in this industry?
Residential PropertyCommercial PropertyIndustrial PropertyCompanies
SarebUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield SEBNP Paribas Real Estate SASUIndustry Code
681 - Real estate activities with own or leased property in Spain
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Rising interest rates lift mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have trended upwards over the past couple of years, ramping up the cost of borrowing and hitting demand for residential property.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Spain
- Total Exports into Spain
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The real estate market remains fragmented. There’s plenty of room for small and large companies alike to succeed in all corners of the market, given the wide array of properties dealt with.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 6 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Real estate transactions must align with strict regulations. Regulation in real estate exists to protect the interests of buyers, sellers, investors and the public.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Bleak economic conditions weigh on the property market, cutting into returns. Businesses and consumers have reined in spending on big-ticket purchases like property amid uncertain economic environment and interest rate hikes.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Direct Real Estate Activities in Spain industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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