Payment period: Puerto del Rosario pays suppliers in 16.64 days
1. Key points
Average payment period of 16.64 days in Q2 2026
More than €8.2 million paid to suppliers
Over 13 days below the 30-day legal limit
Outstanding obligations at quarter-end: €317,808.87
Supports liquidity for local firms and the self-employed
2. The news in detail
Puerto del Rosario's council keeps its payment times well below the legal limit after closing the second quarter of 2026 with an average payment period (PMP) of 16.64 days, according to figures sent to Spain's Ministry of Finance. During the quarter, the council made payments of €8,212,371, with outstanding obligations of €317,808.87 at the close.
The PMP is a key indicator of the financial health of public administrations, as it measures the time taken to pay suppliers' invoices. State rules set a 30-day maximum as a reference, so Puerto del Rosario sits more than 13 days below the limit. In the first quarter of 2026 the average PMP for local authorities was around 30 days: the Majorero municipality therefore records a significantly lower figure.
3. Voices and statements
“Paying our suppliers on time also means supporting the municipality's business fabric and building confidence in the council's ability to respond,” said Mayor David de Vera.
4. Context and background
The figures cover the second quarter of 2026 and were released on 2 July 2026 in Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura.
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
For Fuerteventura's businesses and self-employed, short payment times from the council mean more liquidity and stability. More Fuerteventura news.
