Mercafer
A Spainwide cooperative founded in 1987 that represents street-market and fair vendors and supports their work through training, advocacy, and shared purchasing.
About Mercafer
A cooperative for market and fair vendors
Mercafer (Markets and Fairs) is a Spainwide cooperative representing hundreds of street-market and fair vendors. Founded in 1987, it describes itself as the first cooperative for mobile vendors and a leading organization in Catalonia's market-trading sector. Its office is in Sabadell, Barcelona, and is open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advocacy and member services
The cooperative advocates for the rights of market traders, fair vendors, artisans, and door-to-door sellers. Its work includes representing the sector before public agencies and associations, promoting the community, and developing training, expansion, and group-purchasing initiatives. It offers member dues designed to help vendors operate competitively.
Resources for vendors
Mercafer's website shares practical information for market vendors, including heat-wave alerts, free training for stallholders, regional requirements for customer complaint forms, and news about regulations and small-business assistance. A member bulletin board also lists stalls, markets for sale, and equipment offered by members.
Online presence and contact
Mercafer is online and on Facebook, X, YouTube, and WhatsApp. Main phone: 694 40 79 97. The cooperative has regional offices and a private area for members.
Representation and services for street-market and fair vendors