Mercalicante reported a 6.9% rise in turnover, marking a solid growth trajectory for 2022 with revenue reaching 2.86 million. The results were presented as part of the company’s annual accounts submitted by Dolores Mejía, the general manager of the venue.
A supervisory meeting opened by the mayor of Alicante, Luis Barcala, featured remarks from the company’s first vice president, Mayte Castillo, and Lydia López, a Member of Parliament responsible for Economy and Finance, Commerce, Accommodation, Consumption and Markets. Also present were representatives from the state enterprise Mercasa, which coordinates the Red de Mercas in Spain, along with several councilors from the consulate.
The uptick in turnover is attributed to several strategic moves: expanded truck parking services and enhanced education services, alongside a higher volume of office rentals facilitated by Mercalicante. The company also strengthened its DIA logistics platform, which now coordinates regional internet sales from the site. Rental prices have been adjusted to reflect current market dynamics.
The management report examined the rise in transaction volume, noting an 8.31% increase in the commercialization of Fruit and Vegetable Markets and the Mercalicante ZAC (Complementary Activities Area) for 2022, totaling 277 million kilos of goods moved over the past year. Fruits emerged as the leading category, with more than 248 million kilos traded by established operators within the food cluster.
DIA will create a platform in Mercalicante to manage their online orders in the state
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The 2022 annual accounts have been approved, showing a positive result slightly above 87,000 euros. This outcome comes despite an overall challenging economic backdrop and underscores Mercalicante’s sustained profitability, having generated a profit exceeding 4.1 million euros over the last decade. The financials corroborate a pattern of steady, resilient growth for the organization.
The board also announced the appointment of new members, including Ana Alvarez and Purificación Berdejo, who join the governance framework as part of ongoing leadership renewal.
The Council concluded with a review of the annual report on the development of the Penalty and Sanctions Risk Prevention Plan and an assessment of targets set for 2022, alongside proposed actions intended to support the company in meeting its objectives through 2023. These deliberations reflect a commitment to governance, compliance, and strategic execution across the organization.