The meeting focused on analyzing the sector's evolution and coordinating future operations, highlighting the impact of new port infrastructures on the supply chain of both companies. Knauf Ibérica and Grupo Torralba are key players in gypsum extraction in Sorbas and Tabernas, with significant operations in Almería's ports.
The strength of the gypsum sector in Almería was emphasized, with the province leading extraction in Europe and ranking as the top global exporter, having handled 13 million tons in 2025. Knauf Ibérica's activity is crucial for the port system, exporting bulk gypsum through the Port of Almería and the Port of Carboneras.
The APA ensures the logistical and operational capacity to meet international demand. Rosario Soto highlighted the strategic security and solidity offered by the State's general interest ports in Almería and Carboneras. Mention was made of the recovered facilities at the Port of Carboneras, following an agreement with Endesa in late 2025, and the upcoming expansion of the Pechina Quay at the Port of Almería, which will add 260 meters of berthing and nearly 4.5 hectares of surface area.
