Industrial Indicators
CNI Industrial Indicators are designed to identify the short-term evolution of industrial activity on a monthly basis. As a short-term survey, its importance lies in indicating the actual behavior of industrial activity through variables such as sales, employment, earnings, and capacity utilization. The survey began to be carried out in 1992 and is the result of a partnership between CNI and 12 Federations of Industry. The states included in the survey account for over 90% of Brazilian gross industrial product.
Industrial Activity Increased in May, While Employment Decreased
Industrial activity shows progress in May, while employment falls. The industrial indicators for May showed an increase in revenue and the number of hours worked in production, while employment showed a slowdown in the growth trajectory that had been underway since 2020. The payroll and average income also declined in May.
7/17/2022
