1、The manufacturing industry during the pandemicSpains automotive industry:strategic and undergoing a transformationAn overview of Spains manufacturing industryThe resurgence of industry after the pandemic2021Sector ReportManufacturing IndustrySECTOR REPORT Manufacturing Industry 2021The Sector Report

2、 is a publication produced by CaixaBank ResearchCaixaBank Research Enric Fernndez Chief Economist Jos Ramn Dez Director of International Economies and Markets Oriol Aspachs Director of the Spanish Economy Sandra Jdar Director of Bank Strategy Judit Montoriol and Sergio Daz Coordinators of the Manufa

3、cturing Industry Sector Report Closing date for this issue:1 June 20212021SummaryI dont spend my time pontificating about high-concept things;I spend my time solving engineering and manufacturing problemsELON MUSK11 THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY DURING THE PANDEMICThe sector has relatively successfully

4、 overcome the crisis,whose effects were intense but disparate depending on the branch of activity.The outlook is favourable for a sector that will be supported by investments under Spains Recovery,Transformation and Resilience Plan.23 SPAINS AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The automotive industry is key to the

5、Spanish economy and a global benchmark but it was badly hit by the crisis.The sectors technological transformation towards electrification is essential in order to hold onto its privileged position.02 AN OVERVIEW OF SPAINS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYThe Spanish manufacturing sector is characterised by it

6、s high productivity,diversification and orientation towards exports.Company growth must be encouraged in order to boost competitiveness and the technological transformation,progressing towards a sustainable industrial model.Manufacturing IndustrySPAINS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTO