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Spanish leather goods exports continue to flourish

22/03/2007

Exports increased 14% to €362.2 million with particularly high growth in the volume of Spanish goods exported to Turkey, Poland, Venezuela, Austria and Cuba, as well as new markets such as Russia and South Africa.

France remained the country’s largest export destination, generating a value of almost €120 million, a 4% rise year-on-year, and accounting for a third of Spain’s international sales. Portugal was in second place with exports totalling €48 million, whilst the UK and Japan generated €21 million. Imports also continued to grow with China and India the main suppliers.

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