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Catalonia’s statistics institute, Idescat, reported that goods exports in August totalled €6,782.4 million, up 5.0% from a year earlier. Imports reached €8,447.5 million, a 5.6% increase.

Exports of energy products, mining and petroleum refining rose 129.6%, an increase of €191.8 million; metallurgy and metal products gained 14.2%, or €42.2 million. Electrical and electronic equipment exports fell 11.9% (€59.3 million), while food and drink exports declined 10.9% (€117.3 million).