Industry in the Canary Islands is about much more than just figures. It represents employment, knowledge, investment and the ability to generate wealth within the islands. This is one of the key messages conveyed in the special feature “Made in the Canary Islands” published by NT magazine, in which ASINCA highlights the strategic role of industrial activity in building a more robust, diversified economy that is less dependent on external factors.
Within this productive fabric, the tobacco industry forms part of a centuries-old tradition that has contributed to the economic development of the Canary Islands and continues to generate added value from the archipelago. To speak of tobacco produced in the Canary Islands is to speak of industrial expertise, specialised professionals and companies committed to local production.
As ASINCA’s president, Jorge Escuder, points out, one of the major challenges facing the Canary Islands is to strengthen their productive capacity. In a region far removed from the main European markets, producing locally means generating opportunities, creating stable employment and bolstering the islands’ economic resilience in the face of an increasingly uncertain global environment.
The tobacco industry fully shares this view. Beyond the end product, its activities drive a value chain comprising professionals, suppliers, distributors and ancillary businesses that contribute daily to the economic development of the Canary Islands. It also keeps alive an industrial legacy that forms part of the archipelago’s business identity.
The NT special also highlights the importance of buying products made in the Canary Islands and the positive impact that purchasing decisions have on the local economy. Choosing products made on the islands means supporting employment, investment and wealth creation in our immediate community.
In this context, the Canary Islands’ tobacco industry serves as an example of how tradition and innovation can go hand in hand. The modernisation of production processes, constant improvements in quality and a commitment to efficiency enable a sector with deep historical roots to remain relevant today and well-prepared to face the challenges of the future.
ASINCA’s argument is clear: the Canary Islands need a strong industry to ensure their competitiveness and sustainable development. And as part of that strategy, traditional sectors such as tobacco continue to demonstrate that manufacturing in the Canary Islands is not only possible, but also necessary to build a more balanced and resilient economy, one with a greater capacity to create opportunities for future generations.
