Manufacturing activity continues to grow in Baja California

Category: News
Published: 2016-05-25

According to the Monthly Survey of the Manufacturing Industry (EMIM), issued by the Mexican Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), there was a 17.2% increase in manufacturing activity in Baja California during the month of March, whereas the national rate grew by 2.7%.

According to the Monthly Survey of the Manufacturing Industry (EMIM), issued by the Mexican Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), there was a 17.2% increase in manufacturing activity in Baja California during the month of March, whereas the national rate grew by 2.7%. This accomplishment rendered the State champion of development in the North border and third State with the most growth in Mexico. The Government of the State, through the Ministry of Economic Development (SEDECO), presented a report that records 19 months of uninterrupted growth in Baja California, 18 of which, had two-digit increase rates. Regarding the number of employees, there was a 3.8% upturn, compared to March 2014, thus securing its position as the second fastest growing State in the north border and 6th Nationwide.

 

Source: Siglo 21