ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

ASFEL, the national association of Spanish cleaning and hygiene product manufacturers, has published its latest data for the year. Its report shows exports of professional cleaning and hygiene products increased by 15.35 per cent in the first half of 2021.

Exports grew in the first two quarters of 2021, compared to both the first quarter of 2020 and 2019.The report, which is prepared every six months and shows six months' figures as well as annual figures at the end of the year, is based on ASFEL's own interpretation of Spanish customs data. It comprises a national analysis of the sector and a detailed analysis by tariff items, where the evolution of the sales of each product is detailed.

According to this report, among the top 10 destinations for the sector's exports are traditional and mature markets in the EU (such as Portugal, France or Italy) and North African countries. Portugal continues to be top of the list of destination countries for the sector's exports with 19.3 per cent share.

Spanish exports have grown in the main destinations, except in Portugal, where they have decreased slightly. The increase in exports to the UK stands out, with an increase of 150 per cent compared to the first half of 2020. Exports to the remainder of countries increased slightly compared to the same period in previous years.

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