Is Mercadona a Spanish company?

Yes. Mercadona originated in Spain and is headquartered in the Valencia area. Mercadona operates in Spain and Portugal.[9][12]

Who is the main owner of Mercadona?

Juan Roig is Mercadona's president and majority owner. Mercadona, S.A. is the ultimate owner recorded in Made O'Meter's verified ownership data.[1]

Does Mercadona sell its own products?

Yes. Mercadona sells private-label products under names including Hacendado, Bosque Verde, Deliplus and Compy. Mercadona also sells products made by other consumer brands.

Is Mercadona publicly traded?

No. Mercadona is privately owned rather than listed on a stock exchange. The company is controlled by the Roig family.[1][15]

How many Mercadona stores are there?

Mercadona had 1,672 supermarkets in Spain and Portugal at the end of 2025. The network included 69 stores in Portugal.[4][12]

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About Mercadona

What is Mercadona?

Mercadona is a supermarket retailer that operates in Spain and Portugal. Mercadona sells food, beverages, household products, personal care items and other everyday goods through its stores and online service. Mercadona reported revenue of €41.858 billion in 2025 and had 115,000 employees that year.[4]

Who owns Mercadona?

Mercadona is ultimately owned by Mercadona, S.A., according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Mercadona, S.A. is a family-owned company. Juan Roig is Mercadona's president and majority owner, while Hortensia Herrero is also a major shareholder.[1][15]

Where does Mercadona come from?

Mercadona originated in Spain. The first Mercadona supermarket opened in 1977 in Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, within the family-owned Grupo Cárnicas Roig.[9] Juan Roig, Hortensia Herrero and Juan Roig's siblings bought Mercadona from Juan Roig's father in 1981, when the business had eight stores.[1][9] Mercadona is headquartered in the Valencia area of Spain.[4][12]

What products does Mercadona make?

Mercadona sells products across grocery, fresh food, beverages, household cleaning, personal care and pet care categories. Mercadona offers many products under its own supermarket brands, including Hacendado for food, Bosque Verde for household cleaning, Deliplus for personal care and Compy for pet food. Mercadona also sells products from other consumer brands.

Where does Mercadona operate?

Mercadona operates supermarkets in Spain and Portugal. In 2025, Mercadona had 1,672 supermarkets across the two countries, including 69 stores in Portugal.[4][12] Portugal is Mercadona's only market outside Spain.[12]

Frequently asked questions about Mercadona

Is Mercadona a Spanish company?: Yes. Mercadona originated in Spain and is headquartered in the Valencia area. Mercadona operates in Spain and Portugal.[9][12]
Who is the main owner of Mercadona?: Juan Roig is Mercadona's president and majority owner. Mercadona, S.A. is the ultimate owner recorded in Made O'Meter's verified ownership data.[1]
Does Mercadona sell its own products?: Yes. Mercadona sells private-label products under names including Hacendado, Bosque Verde, Deliplus and Compy. Mercadona also sells products made by other consumer brands.
Is Mercadona publicly traded?: No. Mercadona is privately owned rather than listed on a stock exchange. The company is controlled by the Roig family.[1][15]
How many Mercadona stores are there?: Mercadona had 1,672 supermarkets in Spain and Portugal at the end of 2025. The network included 69 stores in Portugal.[4][12]

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