Valenciaport traffic reflects the slowdown in the economy during the months of confinement due to the Covid-19 crisis

Valenciaport managed close to 400,000 containers in May, 19.68% less than in the same month of 2019. In the accumulated index for the year, activity decreased by 8.78% - June 22, 2020 In the first five months of 2019, export containers decreased by 10.04% and import containers by 9.92% USA continues to be the main commercial partner with Valenciaport in terms of the number of containers and tons of goods, with figures similar to 2019 The paralysis of economic activity due to the effects generated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the months of confinement derived from it is reflected in the slowdown in operations carried out in the ports of València, Sagunto and Gandía, which in the first five months of the year have managed 2,120,911 containers and a volume of goods exceeding 31 million tons, representing a decrease of 8.78% and 7.91% compared to the same period of 2019. The port activity data reflects the adjustment of industrial and commercial production during the Covid-19 crisis, especially in the months of April and May. Specifically, in this last month, a decrease of 19.68% of containers is reflected, with a figure close to 400,000 compared to 420,000 in April. A crisis that affects the countries with which the Valencian ports maintain commercial relations and that was foreseeable according to the main Spanish economic indicators and that of different international institutions, as the Valencia Port Authority (APV) advanced when the report of the previous month that already reflected the paralysis of economic activity due to the closure of companies and shops. Thus, Valenciaport as the main import/export platform for the Spanish economy reflects this trend, with a decrease in full containers of 20.76%. Specifically, in May there was a decrease of 26.27% in export containers, import containers decreased by 29.28%, transit containers decreased by 15.64%, while empty containers fell by 16.12%. In the accumulated index for the year (January-May) these figures translate into decreases of 10.04% in those loaded, 9.92% in unloadings, and 4.36% in transit containers. The management of gaps in the first five months of the year recorded a drop of 15.43%. In the accumulated index for the year (January-May) these figures translate into decreases of 10.04% in those loaded, 9.92% in unloadings, and 4.36% in transit containers. The management of gaps in the first five months of the year recorded a drop of 15.43%. In the accumulated index for the year (January-May) these figures translate into decreases of 10.04% in those loaded, 9.92% in unloadings, and 4.36% in transit containers. The management of gaps in the first five months of the year recorded a drop of 15.43%. Merchandise traffic The global volume of goods managed through Valenciaport in the first five months of the year exceeded 31 million tons, 7.92% less than in 2019. Compared to May, the total number of tons was more than six million, 18.77% less than in May 2019. In the accumulated of the year, the paralysis of economic activity and the variability of the movement of goods according to the needs marked by the health emergency is perceived. Thus, for example, the agri-food sector was positioned as the most dynamic in import/export in the first five months of the year, highlighting the increase in sales abroad of canned foods by 21% or 20% for other food products. Regarding imports, the fruits, vegetables and legumes 27% or wine, drinks and derivatives that grow 54%. The sector of automobiles and its parts presented a decrease of 34% in exports and 28% in imports. By country, the maintenance of trade relations with the US stands out from the total merchandise traffic, which is consolidated as the main trading partner with Valenciaport, with a decrease of 3.36%, while countries such as China decreased by 11.68% and Italy -13.75%. Regarding exports in these first five months of the year, the dynamism of Turkey and Morocco stands out with an increase of 16.79% and 4.11% respectively. Regarding full containers (import/export), the presence of the USA continues to stand out. As the first partner and with the same movement as in 2019, while China fell by 10.74%. Regarding geographical areas, of the more than 31 tons that have circulated through Valenciaport, the Mediterranean / Black Sea, Spain, the Far East and East Africa, they continue to occupy the top positions, with an average decrease in traffic of 10%. On the other hand, during January and May, the dynamism in the areas of Canada-USA (Great Lakes) + 38% and Central-South America (Pacific) + 21% stand out. Passenger traffic and ro-ro The Covid-19 crisis has been especially noted in the months of April and May due to the confinement and paralysis of tourist activity. The total number of passengers on regular lines with the Balearic Islands in May was 20,981, 51.65% less than last year, while like the previous month, there was no cruise ship arrivals in May. Regarding ro-ro traffic, in May it decreased 66%, managing 22,000 units compared to 65,000 thousand in May 2019. Source: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV - Valenciaport, Port Authority of Valencia)

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