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Which manufactured products are made in Bahia?
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Bahia produces a variety of manufactured goods that contribute to the state's economy. Key products manufactured in the state include:
- Paper1
- Automobile tires1
- Foodstuffs1
- Cellulose1
- Cement1
- Iron1
Additionally, the state has a historical connection to the textile industry, which began in Bahia in 1814 using local supplies of raw cotton, though much of that industry is now centered elsewhere in Brazil. Industrial activity in the state is primarily concentrated in the Salvador metropolitan area and the nearby city of Camaçari.21