Commercial activity in Fuenlabrada has developed considerably over recent years. In addition to industry, its economy is centred on the services sector. A high percentage of companies are engaged in this sector, particularly retail and catering.
To the south of the Region of Madrid the shopping and leisure centres bring in a lot of trade, also favoured by the proximity of these areas to the capital and the good communication by public transport on the Metro, local railway line, buses and also by road.
There are many business premises in Fuenlabrada, either for rent or sale, which are mainly for the small and medium size retail trade.
The Shopping centres are mainly located in the town centre: Fuenlabrada 2 Shopping Centre, Plaza de la Estación Shopping Centre and Plaza de las Provincias Shopping Centre. Plaza Loranca 2 is located on the outskirts of the town.
The significant wholesale trade of products manufactured in China is of particular note which takes place in Cobo Calleja Industrial Estate. On the other hand, there is an area of considerable catering activity in close proximity to Plaza del Ayuntamiento and in the area around Calle Leganés.