Cements sales reached 1.06 million 94-lbs bags in January 2022, a 137.6 thousand unit or 11.5% decrease when compared to January 2021. Furthermore, when compared to December 2021, sales decreased by 84.8 thousand units or 7.4%. January 2022, saw the lowest number of sales since April 2020 when only 451.3 thousand units were sold due to the total lockdown that was in effect. Despite this,...Read More
Retail sales in Puerto Rico during the month of November 2021 reached a total of $3.096 billion. Compared to November 2020, sales increased by $478 million (18.3%), while compared to November 2019, total retail sales increased by $421 million (15.7%). The three retail categories with the largest increases in sales relative to 2020 were department stores ($97 million, 10.7%), new and used motor vehicles ($93...Read More
Retail sales in Puerto Rico during the month of November 2021 reached a total of $3.096 billion. Compared to November 2020, sales increased by $478 million (18.3%), while compared to November 2019, total retail sales increased by $421 million (15.7%). The three retail categories with the largest increases in sales relative to 2020 were department stores ($97 million, 10.7%), new and used motor vehicles ($93...Read More
For the month of November 2021, exports totaled $5.38 billion, a 23.2% increase compared to November 2020, and a 6% increase from October 2020.Read More
