Exports from the Valencian Community register a new historical record with 31.160 million euros in 2019

They conclude the year with an increase of 2,8%, higher than the national average

Germany ends the year as the main destination for Valencian exports and the United Kingdom is the third client.

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The exports of the Valencia In 2019 they once again set a historic record, reaching a value of 31,160.2 million euros, representing an increase of 2,8% compared to 2018, according to data released by the Territorial Directorate of Commerce in Valencia.

 

The Minister of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Commerce and Employment, Rafael Climent, has been very satisfied with the continued increase in the company's exports. Valencia, «result of the commitment of Valencian companies to the foreign markets«.

 

clement He added that the data "encourages us to continue working alongside businesses to continue generating employment and wealth" in the Valencia And for this reason, in 2020 we allocated "nearly 12 million euros in earmarked financial aid, which complements the strategic support and assistance offered through expert staff of Ivace International and Network abroad«.

 

In 2019, the Valencian Community was the origin of 10,7% of the Spanish exports. By provinces, Alicante registers exports worth 5321 million euros, with an increase of 1,8%, Castellon exports product valued at 7.864,1 million euros, with a slight decrease of 0,2% compared to 2018, while Valencia It records exports valued at 17.975 million euros, which represents an increase of 4,4%.

 

La Valencia maintains a trade surplus valued at 2.739,5 million euros, the third highest in the entire Spain. This data contrasts with the national deficit of 31.979,6 million euros.

 

 

The European Union concentrates 62,1% of Valencian exports in 2019.

 

 

Regarding the figures by sector, the positive behavior of sectors such as automotive, food, capital goods and consumer manufacturing stands out with respect to 2018 data.

 

By sector, the automotive industry accounts for 22,3% of Valencian exports and has seen a 0,7% increase. This is followed by the food and beverage sector, representing 19,2% of exports and a 4,9% rise. Next are non-chemical semi-manufactured goods, which have grown by 1.8%. Ceramic products saw a 3,2% increase in 2019.

 

Chemical products are next, with an increase of 3,1% compared to 2018.

 

Capital goods, with 11,4% of Valencian exports, also increased by 9,3% while consumer manufacturing ended the year with an increase of 5,6%.

 

Data by destination

 

La European Union concentrates 62,1% of Valencian exports in 2019. By country, the increase in sales to Germany, , estimated at 4,2% and positioned as the Community's main client. In second place is France, with a decrease of 2,9%. United Kingdom It is in third place, with an increase of 4,5%.

 

Exports directed to America have increased by 12,7% (22,8% to North America and a decrease of 1,2% to Latin America). Asia The 2018 figure remains unchanged while Africa experiences an increase of 0,3%, with a notable increase in South Africa, at 13,4%.