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As regards imports, during the first half of the year, Murcia imported furniture worth 20,916.6 thousand euros, an increase of 51'1% over the first six months of last year (13,843.1 thousand euros).
With these data, we observed that the balance of sectoral balance is positive at a value of 484.6 million euros, with a coverage rate of 160'4%.
According to statements by Juan Carlos Munoz, President of ANIEME, "The Murcia furniture manufacturers are making great efforts in the field of export, exceeding the figure of 21 million euros in sales of outdoor furniture in the first half of 2010, representing an increase of 3.5%. With this effort, the Region of Murcia is currently in the 9 th position in the ranking of CCAA exporting furniture.
Neighboring countries such as France, Britain and Portugal took the top spot in the ranking of the destinations of these exports.
A notable increase in imports of furniture from Murcia to Portugal in a 12'2% during the first half of the year.
In this sense, it is important to note the diversification of destinations to nontraditional markets have greatly increased their purchases of furniture made in Murcia during this period, such as Japan (+81,7%), Uzbekistan (+456,5%) or United Arab Emirates (+278,7%).
The 3.5% increase in exports of furniture in Murcia during the first half of this year, shows that internationalization is now more than ever a way for the growth of companies in our sector.
As always manifest from ANIEME, export is now a necessity and a way of improving the economy and generating employment.
The Murcia furniture manufacturers face a wide horizon of possibilities to increase their degree of international openness, exporting to more countries through new channels, a greater number and customer segment, etc..
Within aggregate demand, the possibilities are almost limitless and there are clear opportunities for companies with international vocation to be. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Yecla
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