The metallurgical sector is the auxiliary industry that has recently experienced the highest growth rates in the Region of Murcia. Murcia’s auxiliary industries are known for ongoing use of science, technology and extraction of industrial metals and minerals in an efficient, profitable and environmentally friendly manner.

There are 995 Murcian companies specializing in the production of iron, steel alloys and metallic products, 40 of which are foundries and 955 manufacturing factories.
All of them together account for 16% of the regional business network.