The economic landscape of Puerto Rico has witnessed notable shifts in the manufacturing and construction sectors, with significant changes observed in the numerical indicators. By examining the specific figures and their variations from one year to another, we can gain valuable insights into the performance of these industries and identify opportunities for future growth. Within...Read More
When contrasting said figures to previous years, Production and Sales are higher than those of 2021. Specifically, Sales saw a 6% (69.7 pounds) increase when compared to those of August 2021. Meanwhile, Production saw a 35% increase (204 pounds). August Sales are also higher than those of 2019 by 210.5 pounds.Read More
The month of August saw an overall increase in both Cement Sales and Production with a total of 1,328.6 pounds sold and 789 pounds produced. These figures from Puerto Rico’s Economic Development Bank represent the highest of 2022, barring June of the same year. Compared to July 2022, Cement Sales saw a 19% increase (212.4...Read More
Cement Sales reported for July 2022 by Puerto Rico’s Bank of Economic Development reached a total 1,116.2 pounds. This represents a decrease of 207.4 or 15.7% in pounds sold for July 2021. Production on the other hand portrayed an increase of 129.9 piunds. or 21.3%, reaching a total of 738.8 pounds. However, when compared to...Read More
Cement Sales reported for July 2022 by Puerto Rico’s Bank of Economic Development reached a total 1,116.2 pounds. This represents a decrease of 207.4 or 15.7% in pounds sold for July 2021. Production on the other hand portrayed an increase of 129.9 piunds. or 21.3%, reaching a total of 738.8 pounds. However, when compared to...Read More
Recientemente, tuve la oportunidad de entrevistar para mi programa de radio, “Pulso Económico” que transmite por WKAQ 580 am, a Rafa Rojo, ex presidente de la Asociación de Constructores de hogares. Dialogamos sobre los retos y las oportunidades que actualmente en el contexto de la subida de tasas de intereses, la posible recesión y los...Read More
Cement sales reached 1,297.4 thousand 94-pound sacks in April 2022, while production reached 705.5 94-pound sacks. When compared to March 2022 sales decreased by 59.2 thousand units or 7.7%. When compared to April 2021, sales increased by 70.6 thousand units or 11.1%. Meanwhile, when compared to March 2022 production decreased by 174.6 thousand units or...Read More
Cement sales reached 1,297.4 thousand 94-pound sacks in April 2022, while production reached 705.5 94-pound sacks. When compared to March 2022 sales decreased by 59.2 thousand units or 7.7%. When compared to April 2021, sales increased by 70.6 thousand units or 11.1%. Meanwhile, when compared to March 2022 production decreased by 174.6 thousand units or...Read More
Cement production reached a total of 765 thousand 94lb sacks for the month of March 2022, while sales totaled 1,472 thousand 94lb sacks. Compared to the previous month of February, production increased by 144, or 23.2%. Compared to March 2021, production decreased by 0.7%.Read More
Cement production reached a total of 765 thousand 94lb sacks for the month of March 2022, while sales totaled 1,472 thousand 94lb sacks. Compared to the previous month of February, production increased by 144, or 23.2%. Compared to March 2021, production decreased by 0.7%. Source: Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico Cement sales increased by...Read More
