# Cuenca economic indicators

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuenca-economic-indicators
> Updated: 2026-10-30T00:08:13.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The province of Cuenca, Spain, is experiencing divergent economic trends. Exports have declined for 14 consecutive months, with a 21.4% decrease recorded between January and August 2026 compared to the previous year. This downturn is largely driven by the agri-food sector, which saw food and beverage sales fall by 69.2 million euros in the first six months. Local business groups attribute this to international conflicts and reduced pork demand from China. Although capital goods exports grew by 27%, they were unable to offset the broader decline.

In contrast, the local housing market has seen significant growth. Home sales reached their highest levels since 2008, with 1,878 transactions recorded between January and August 2026, marking a 30.05% increase over the same period in 2025. Industry leaders note that demand is outstripping supply, with nearly 90% of transactions involving existing homes due to a shortage of new developments and social housing.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Cuenca housing sales reach levels not seen since 2008

Housing sales in Cuenca, Spain, have surged to levels not seen since 2008, driven by high demand that exceeds the current supply of new and protected housing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuenca-housing-sales-reach-levels-not-seen-since-2008

### 2026-10-24: Cuenca exports decline for 14 consecutive months

Cuenca's exports fell 21.4% to 432.7 million euros between January and August 2026, marking 14 months of continuous decline.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-mining-investment-grows-427-to-4813-billion

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Cite as: Cuenca economic indicators. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cuenca-economic-indicators