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Silva Lusitana
Print version ISSN 0870-6352
Abstract
PESTANA, Miguel and TINOCO, Isabel. Industry and the Trade of Cork in Portugal During the 20th Century. Silva Lus. [online]. 2009, vol.17, n.1, pp.1-26. ISSN 0870-6352.
We present a retrospective of the economic importance of cork industry, as well as its evolution since the beginning of the last century to the present, having as reference four periods - until the 60 decade, from the 60 decade up to 1974, from 1974 to the adhesion to EEC (1986) and from then to the end of the 20th century. A summarized description of this sector in our days is also made, describing the situation of the Forest and Preparer Industry, Manufacturer, Crusher and Blender Industries. Finally, we present the Portuguese External Trade, referring the evolution of our Exports and Imports, particularizing the values by countries, by value and mass and by classes of products.
Keywords : cork; economy; cork industry; cork sector; external trade.