Exports of handicrafts recorded an increase of 12% during the first quarter of 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Air Transport, Handicrafts, and Social Economy.
“After a year marked by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, exports of handicrafts showed a recovery during the first quarter of 2021, recording a growth rate of 12%,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Categories that showed growth including, wrought iron (82%), leather goods (53%), and basketry (47%), it added.
Regarding contributions to export sales, pottery and stone ranked first with a share of 26%.
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