Manufacturing output in Castilla-La Mancha reached 18.4 billion euros. The sector employs 145000 workers and generates 12.6 billion euros in exports. The data below covers employment, trade, innovation, and production figures.
Key Takeaways
- Manufacturing employment in Castilla-La Mancha stood at 145,000 workers in 2023.
- Exports from Castilla-La Mancha industry totaled €12.6 billion in 2023.
- CO2 emissions from industry reduced by 18% since 2015 to 4.2 million tons in 2023.
- Industrial investment in Castilla-La Mancha reached €2.8 billion in 2023.
- In 2022, the manufacturing sector in Castilla-La Mancha contributed 12.5% to the regional GDP, with a total output value of €18.4 billion.
Castilla La Mancha’s industry output grew in 2023, driven by stronger manufacturing performance and jobs.
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Employment And Labor26 stats
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Manufacturing employment in Castilla-La Mancha stood at 145,000 workers in 2023.
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Unemployment rate in industry sector was 11.2% in 2022.
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Food industry employed 38,500 people in 2023.
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Aerospace sector jobs totaled 12,000 in Albacete in 2022.
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Average industrial wage was €28,450 annually in 2023.
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Female employment in manufacturing reached 42% in 2022.
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Temporary contracts in industry comprised 25% of total in 2023.
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Chemical sector employed 8,200 workers in 2022.
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Automotive parts jobs: 15,000 in 2023.
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Ceramics industry workforce: 9,500 in 2022.
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Steel sector employment: 4,200 in Puertollano 2023.
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Pharmaceutical jobs: 5,800 in 2022.
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Renewable energy manufacturing employed 3,100 in 2023.
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Textile employment: 7,200 in 2022.
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Metalworking jobs: 22,000 in 2023.
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Dairy industry workforce: 6,500 in 2022.
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Canned goods employment: 12,000 in 2023.
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Plastics sector jobs: 10,500 in 2022.
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Furniture manufacturing employment: 8,900 in 2023.
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Glass industry workforce: 4,800 in 2022.
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Leather goods jobs: 3,200 in 2023.
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Paper industry employment: 5,100 in 2022.
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Youth employment (under 30) in industry: 18% of total in 2023.
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Training programs completed: 2,500 industrial workers in 2022.
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Part-time jobs in manufacturing: 12% in 2023.
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Industrial accidents rate: 3.2 per 1,000 workers in 2022.
Interpretation
Employment And Labor Interpretation
In Castilla-La Mancha’s Employment and Labor landscape, manufacturing supports 145,000 workers in 2023 while female employment reaches 42% and the average industrial wage is €28,450 annually, even as industry unemployment remains high at 11.2% in 2022.
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Exports And Trade26 stats
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Exports from Castilla-La Mancha industry totaled €12.6 billion in 2023.
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Food and beverage exports reached €4.2 billion in 2022, 33% of total industrial exports.
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Aerospace exports: €1.8 billion in 2023, mainly to EU countries.
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Wine exports volume: 850,000 hectoliters in 2022.
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Ceramic tiles exported 35 million m² in 2023, valued at €250 million.
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Olive oil exports: 120,000 tons in 2022/2023.
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Automotive parts exports: €2.1 billion in 2023.
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Chemicals exports grew 12% to €1.1 billion in 2022.
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Steel products exports: 500,000 tons valued at €400 million in 2023.
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Pharmaceuticals exports: €280 million in 2022.
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Machinery exports: €900 million in 2023.
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Textiles exports: €150 million in 2022.
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Glass containers exports: 800 million units in 2023.
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Furniture exports: €200 million in 2022.
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Plastics exports: €350 million in 2023.
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Dairy products exports: €180 million in 2022.
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Canned vegetables exports: 500,000 tons in 2023.
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Main export destination: Germany with 18% share in 2022.
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EU market share of exports: 65% in 2023.
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Imports of industrial raw materials: €8.9 billion in 2022.
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Trade balance surplus: €3.7 billion in 2023.
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Latin America exports growth: 15% YoY in 2022.
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USA exports: €450 million in 2023.
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Asia exports share: 12% in 2022.
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France as second destination: 15% in 2023.
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UK post-Brexit exports: €320 million in 2022.
Interpretation
Exports And Trade Interpretation
Castilla-La Mancha’s exports from industry reached €12.6 billion in 2023, showing a trade-driven strength led by food and beverages at €4.2 billion in 2022 and complemented by high-value sectors like aerospace at €1.8 billion in 2023.
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Innovation And Sustainability25 stats
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CO2 emissions from industry reduced by 18% since 2015 to 4.2 million tons in 2023.
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Renewable energy use in industry: 35% of total consumption in 2022.
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Waste recycling rate: 82% in manufacturing 2023.
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Water usage efficiency improved 22% in food sector 2022.
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Solar panel installations on factories: 450 MW capacity in 2023.
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ISO 14001 certifications: 1,250 factories in 2022.
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Circular economy projects funded: €50 million in 2023.
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Electric vehicle charging stations in industrial parks: 1,200 in 2022.
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Biotech innovations in agri-food: 45 patents 2023.
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Hydrogen pilot plants: 3 operational in 2022.
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Energy audits completed: 95% of large industries in 2023.
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Biodiversity projects in industrial areas: 120 initiatives 2022.
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Smart factory implementations: 320 in 2023.
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AI applications in production: 15% adoption rate 2022.
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Robotics density: 120 robots per 10,000 workers in 2023.
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5G networks in industrial parks: 85% coverage 2022.
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Blockchain for supply chain: 40 companies using in 2023.
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Green certifications (LEED): 75 factories 2022.
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Emission trading compliance: 100% in 2023.
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Sustainable packaging adoption: 68% in food industry 2022.
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Wind energy production for self-consumption: 200 MW in 2023.
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Nano-materials R&D projects: 25 active in 2022.
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Zero-waste factories: 12 certified in 2023.
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Digital twins implemented: 180 in manufacturing 2022.
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Sustainable mobility plans: 90% industries 2023.
Interpretation
Innovation And Sustainability Interpretation
Castilla-La Mancha is steadily aligning industry with innovation and sustainability, cutting CO2 emissions by 18% since 2015 to 4.2 million tons in 2023 while expanding clean energy and circular practices with renewable sources at 35% of consumption in 2022 and a manufacturing recycling rate of 82% in 2023.
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Investment And Financials25 stats
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Industrial investment in Castilla-La Mancha reached €2.8 billion in 2023.
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FDI inflow into industry: €650 million in 2022.
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R&D expenditure in manufacturing: 1.8% of GDP in 2023.
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Food industry investments: €450 million in new plants 2022.
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Aerospace cluster received €200 million in subsidies 2023.
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Ceramics sector capex: €120 million in 2022.
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Digitalization grants: €85 million allocated in 2023.
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Energy efficiency investments: €300 million in 2022.
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Automotive R&D funding: €150 million in 2023.
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Chemical industry expansions: €220 million invested 2022.
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Steel mill modernizations: €180 million in Puertollano 2023.
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Pharma biotech investments: €90 million in 2022.
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Renewable equipment factories: €250 million FDI 2023.
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Machinery sector capex: €160 million in 2022.
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Venture capital in industry startups: €45 million 2023.
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Bank loans to industry: €4.2 billion outstanding 2022.
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Tax incentives claimed: €120 million in 2023.
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New factories opened: 25 in 2022.
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Patents filed by industry: 1,200 in 2023.
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EU funds received: €750 million for industry 2021-2023.
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Private equity deals: 18 transactions worth €320 million in 2022.
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Crowdfunding for industrial projects: €12 million in 2023.
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Industrial turnover growth: 5.1% in 2022.
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Profit margins average: 7.2% in manufacturing 2023.
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Industrial R&D personnel: 8,500 in 2022.
Interpretation
Investment And Financials Interpretation
Investment And Financials momentum in Castilla-La Mancha is clearly strengthening, with industrial investment rising to €2.8 billion in 2023 alongside targeted financial support such as €650 million in industry FDI in 2022 and €200 million in aerospace subsidies in 2023.
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Production And Output30 stats
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In 2022, the manufacturing sector in Castilla-La Mancha contributed 12.5% to the regional GDP, with a total output value of €18.4 billion.
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The food and beverage industry produced 2.1 million hectoliters of wine in Castilla-La Mancha in 2023, accounting for 13% of Spain's total wine production.
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Ceramic tile production in Castilla-La Mancha reached 45.2 million square meters in 2022, representing 22% of national output.
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The aerospace industry in Albacete manufactured 1,200 aircraft components in 2023, with a turnover of €450 million.
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Steel production in Castilla-La Mancha totaled 850,000 tons in 2022 from facilities in Puertollano.
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Olive oil processing plants in the region produced 1.45 million liters of extra virgin olive oil in the 2022/2023 campaign.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing output grew by 8.7% in 2023, reaching €320 million in value terms.
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Automotive parts production hit 2.5 million units in 2022, primarily for export markets.
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Renewable energy equipment manufacturing produced 15,000 wind turbine blades in Castilla-La Mancha in 2023.
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Textile industry output value was €210 million in 2022, with a focus on technical fabrics.
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Glass container production reached 1.2 billion units in 2023 from Toledo plants.
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Chemical industry output increased to €1.8 billion in 2022, driven by fertilizers.
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Furniture manufacturing produced 450,000 pieces in 2023, with €280 million turnover.
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Metalworking sector fabricated 3.2 million components in 2022 for machinery.
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Dairy processing yielded 750,000 tons of products in 2023.
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Canned goods production totaled 1.8 million tons in 2022.
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Plastic packaging output was 500,000 tons in 2023.
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Electrical equipment manufacturing reached €150 million in 2022.
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Leather goods production hit 1.1 million units in 2023.
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Paper and cardboard output was 400,000 tons in 2022.
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Toy manufacturing produced 2.8 million units in 2023.
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Jewelry output value stood at €95 million in 2022.
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Bicycle component production reached 1.5 million parts in 2023.
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Cement production totaled 4.2 million tons in 2022.
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Rubber products output was 180,000 tons in 2023.
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Optical instruments manufactured 450,000 units in 2022.
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Printing industry output value €120 million in 2023.
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Non-metallic minerals production 6.5 million tons in 2022.
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Machinery output €2.1 billion in 2023.
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Total industrial production index rose 4.2% YoY in Q4 2023.
Interpretation
Production And Output Interpretation
For the Production And Output angle, Castilla-La Mancha shows standout industrial scale in 2022 and 2023, from €18.4 billion of manufacturing output worth 12.5% of regional GDP and 45.2 million square meters of ceramic tiles, to major food and energy-linked production like 850,000 tons of steel and 1.45 million liters of extra virgin olive oil in the 2022/2023 campaign.
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Castilla-La Mancha industry snapshot: jobs, exports, and sector conditions
Highlights the most headline-ready measures—employment scale, export performance, and key industry conditions (unemployment and contract structure).
Exports from Castilla-La Mancha industry totaled €12.6 billion in 2023.€12.6 billion
Manufacturing employment in Castilla-La Mancha stood at 145,000 workers in 2023.
145,000
Temporary contracts in industry comprised 25% of total in 2023.
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Unemployment rate in industry sector was 11.2% in 2022.
11.2%
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