Asturian Economy

• Inflation: 3.1%. (2004)
• Economy grew 2.9% in 2005.
• Unemployment: 10.23% (1st quarter 2006).
• 12th richest province in Spain (out of 52 provinces). (Source: La Caixa).
• Key industries: Coal, Zinc, Steel. Tourism, Cider.
• Exports: 2005: 2.41 billion euros.
• Top exports: iron/steel (17%), zinc (12%), ships (10%).
• Top companies:
  • Caja de Asturias: Asturias' leading bank.
  • Grupo Alsa: Spain's leading bus company.
  • Central Lechera Asturiana: Spain's #2 dairy company.
  • Asturiana del Zinc: world #5 in zinc
  • Hidro Cantabrico: Spain #4 power company
  • Hunosa: coal
  • Duro Felguera: manufacturing