- The new orders index increased with respect to the previous month, returning to the expansion threshold at 56.0 points. the expansion threshold at 56.0 points.

- The exports indicator reached 51.3 points, marking its second consecutive month in the expansion zone. consecutive month in the expansion zone.

During the month of April, manufacturing activity in Nuevo Leon rebounded, after a March with timely indicators below the expansion threshold. On this This time, all indicators were in expansion.

In more detail, the new orders index increased with respect to the previous month, returning to the expansion threshold at 56.0 points. returning to the expansion threshold at 56.0 points. The physical volume of production also showed the same pattern the same pattern, increasing by 5 units with respect to March, reaching 57.0 points. 57.0 points.

The capacity utilization index also increased compared to the previous month, reaching 54.6 points. month, reaching 54.6 points. Similarly, inventory accumulation increased to 52.3 units. increased to 52.3 units.

With respect to foreign trade, the exports indicator stood at 51.3 points, its second consecutive month in the expansion zone. points, marking its second consecutive month in the expansion zone. On the other hand, imports reached 51.6 imports reached 51.6 points, returning to the expansion zone after 5 months without reaching it. months without reaching it.

The operation of the industry is reflected in the generation of jobs, where the number of workers indicator remained above the expansion threshold, reaching 51.6 points. of workers remained above the expansion threshold, reaching 51.6 points.

With respect to price indicators, both registered an increase with respect to the previous month. previous month. The raw materials price indicator reached 57.9 points, while the product price indicator reached 52.7 points. price indicator reached 52.7 points.

With respect to obstacles for the industry, the political landscape was mentioned as the main item, negatively affecting 41% of companies. main item, negatively affecting the 41% of the companies. The shortage of trained personnel The shortage of trained personnel ranked as the second obstacle, hampering operations for 39%, its third consecutive month of upward growth. its third consecutive upward month.

Weak economic activity ranked third with 29%, followed by insecurity, a factor that hindered 26% of businesses. 26% of companies.

Commodity inflation, exchange rate volatility and lower external demand were obstacles for approximately 1 in 5 companies, were obstacles for approximately 1 in 5 companies.

Finally, 31% of companies invested in machinery and equipment during April, marking their third consecutive month above 30%. third consecutive month above 30%.

CAINTRA NUEVO LEÓN