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Energy industry production in 2018 was 5.94 % of the region's GVA and ranked as the second branch of industry after iron and steel metallurgy. Asturias is the benchmark for electrical energy on the Spanish mainland, with 4.4% of installed power in 2017.
The main regional industry in modern times, however, was coal mining and steel production: in the times of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship, it was the centre of Spain’s steel industry. The then state-owned ENSIDESA steel company is now part of the privatised Aceralia, now part of the ArcelorMittal Group.
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The tourism industry is an important economic driver in the country, accounting for about 11% of the nation’s annual GDP. As the world’s third-most popular tourist destination, Spain receives more than 75 million tourists each year, who come to sample its wide range of attractions. The prominence of Spain in the global tourism industry is manifeste...
Pharmaceuticals and automobiles are the primary export commodities from Spain’s manufacturing industry. The pharmaceutical market in the country is valued at an estimated $25 billion. The automobile sector is among Spain’s primary economic drivers. With an annual vehicle production of more than 2.8 million units, the country is Europe’s second-larg...
Agricultural production in the country is limited by the poor soils, with only 10% of the land area in Spain being considered excellent for cultivation. The country’s terrain also hinders the implementation of new technologies in the industry. Nonetheless, Spain still has Europe’s second-largest land devoted to agricultural purposes, with the count...
Another critical industry in Spain is the country’s energy industry. The country is heavily reliant on fossil fuels in its energy consumption. Of the energy consumed in Spain, 42% is sourced from oil, 19.8% from natural gas, and 11% from coal. The country has to source most of the fossil fuels from external markets, as the country has few proven oi...
France, Germany, and Italy are the top markets for Spain’s exports, accounting for about 16%, 11% and 7% of the country’s total exports respectively. The primary export commodities from Spain are pharmaceuticals, agricultural goods such as wine and citrus fruits, and automobiles. Consumer goods, fossil fuels, machinery, and chemicals are Spain’s ma...
Members comprise key actors of the regional RDI ecosystem including University, Research Centres, Businesses and Trade Unions. The department has a 5-year Regional Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation ( Plan de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación del Principado de Asturias 2018-2022) (PCTI).
Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias, IDEPA Parque Tecnológico de Asturias. 33428. Llanera, Asturias. Spain. Tel.: + 34 985 980 020 Fax: + 34 985 264 455 E-mail: investinasturias@idepa.es 1 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY Asturias region, Spain-Additive manufacturing
Apr 1, 2021 · [1.2] Tertiary education graduates 2018 (% in the age group 25-64 years): 43.1. European ranking: 23 out of 254 regions with available data [upper 10% among them]. National ranking: 4 out of 15...
B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Architecture (Polytechnic University of Madrid and University of La Coruña). Collaborates with INCUNA (Asturias’ Industrial Heritage Association) and TICCIH-Spain (The International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage).
