Editing Melilla (section)

=== Secondary sector ===
The [[Industry (economics)|industry]] in Melilla played a significant role during the 20th century, especially in agricultural and canning production. In the early 20th century, the [[fishing industry]] stood out the most, with fish canning factories such as the one founded in 1907 by Luigi Dassori, the ''San Luis'' cannery. This industry grew rapidly, driven by the export of fish products to other cities in mainland Spain and Mediterranean countries.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Saruel Hernández |first=Fernando |date=2018 |title=Melilla: su pasado industrial |url=https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=6992377 |journal=II Congreso Internacional de Patrimonio Industrial y de la Obra Pública: Patrimonio Industrial: Pasado, presente y futuro, 2018, ISBN 9788409120383, págs. 79-90 |publisher=Fundación Patrimonio Industrial de Andalucía |pages=79–90 |isbn=978-84-09-12038-3}}</ref>

In addition to fishing, Melilla also developed a processing industry for products such as flour, yogurt, wine, and oil, supported by its agricultural activity. The “Granja Agrícola del Estado” (State Agricultural Farm) played a key role in the development of local production, which remained active until the mid-1990s. However, urbanization and a lack of water resources eventually hindered these productive sectors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://melillahoy.es/melilla-cuando-era-conocida-como-la-amrica-chica/|title=Melilla, cuando era conocida como "La América Chica" - MelillaHoy|access-date=2025-04-11|last=Mohamed|first=Farid|date=2020-08-13|language=es}}</ref>

Despite the industrial importance of fishing and agriculture in the past, industrial activities in Melilla have now significantly declined. Former factories have been replaced with other uses, and the city's economy has shifted toward the [[service sector]], largely due to urban growth and a shortage of natural resources like water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elalminardemelilla.com/2011/07/04/el-pasado-industrial-de-melilla/|title=El pasado industrial de Melilla|access-date=2025-04-11|last=Hospitalario|date=2011-07-04|website=El Alminar de Melilla|language=es}}</ref>