Las exportaciones de Puerto Rico en el 2020 llegaron a un tota del $59,800 millones, mientras que las importaciones alcanzaron los $42,500 millones. Comparado con el 2019, las exportaciones bajaron un 7.9%, mientras que las importaciones bajaron por 8.9%. Se espera que este total aumente en el 2021. Se ha visto una recuperación parcial de la economía local en el 2021, aunque falta por alcanzar...Read More
Exports originating in Puerto Rico totaled $3.343 billion in February of 2021, while imports reached $4.387 billion. Compared to the previous month of January, exports increased by $1.337 billion, or 43.9%, while imports increased by $136 million, or 4.2%. Compared to February 2020, exports have decreased by $1.285 billion, or 22.6%, while imports have decreased by $288 million, or 7.9%. Exports in 2020 totaled $59.8...Read More
El departamento de agricultura federal (USDA), ha comenzado sus preparativos para el nuevo censo de la agricultura del 2022. Este censo se hace cada 5 años y es la fuente más comprensiva de información de la agricultura en Puerto Rico. La última edición de este censo se realizó en el 2017, antes del paso del huracán María. La información que este censo nos brindará será...Read More
The USDA has begun its preparations for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This census is done every 5 years by the federal agency and is the most reliable source of information for county, state, and national level agricultural statistics. The last edition of this census was done in 2017. As such, this new census will give us detailed statistics of agriculture in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane...Read More
In June 2021, the Consumer Price Index stood at 270.98. When compared to May 2021, the index grew by 0.9%. It has been the most significant month-to-month increase since 2008. When compared to June 2020, the index reflects inflation of 5.1%, which is the largest increase year to year since 2008. An increase of the index can be seen in higher prices in food, items,...Read More
