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Job losses hit Spanish leather and footwear industry

06/01/2025

The Spanish leather and footwear industry experienced a decline in 2024, losing 2,567 jobs, a 6.2% reduction compared to December 2023. By the end of the year, the sector employed 38,570 workers, falling below the 40,000 threshold and marking an 11.2% decrease (4,884 fewer workers) compared to December 2019, prior to the pandemic. This decline...

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