The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for manufacturing in Puerto Rico, the main leading indicator of the performance of the manufacturing sector, registered a value of 46.2 in December 2025, indicating a contraction in the sector compared to the previous month. A value lower than 50 indicates a decrease in manufacturing activity compared to the previous period.

The PMI is the main indicator of manufacturing performance in Puerto Rico and is published on a monthly basis. The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics produces and disseminates this indicator as part of its institutional commitment to provide objective, reliable and independent statistical information, in support of economic analysis and informed decision-making.

During December, although the general index remained below the 50 threshold, some of its components recorded different results. In particular, the employment and supply delivery components were located at or above that level, reflecting a different evolution of these components compared to the general index. In addition, own inventories increased compared to the previous month.

As part of a supplementary survey of manufacturing establishments, the main challenges identified during the month were concentrated in three areas. In the operational area, costs, limitations in the availability of raw materials, supplier deliveries, supply chain logistics and sales were highlighted. In the area of human resources, the main challenge reported was absenteeism from work. In addition, problems related to the reliability of the electrical power supply were noted.

Since the beginning of the survey, the manufacturing PMI in Puerto Rico has been at or above the expansion threshold in 116 of the 187 months observed, allowing us to contextualize the December result within its historical trajectory.

Access the full PMI report and data set here:

https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/en-us/productos/puerto-rico-manufacturing---purchasing-managers-index-pmi

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The Puerto Rico Violent Death Reporting System (PRVDRS), part of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, presents its compendium of bulletins with preliminary data for the year 2025. This update includes the analysis of the fourth quarter (October to December) and a consolidated annual summary, presenting an overview of trends in fatal violence in the archipelago over the past year.

2025 Annual Summary

According to preliminary data, 2025 closed with a total of 732 violent deaths. Fatal violence occurs almost daily in the archipelago; in fact, violent deaths were recorded on 83% of the days of the year. With an average of 61 deaths per month, the months with the highest incidence of fatal violence were observed in January (74), June (77) and August (71).

The annual distribution of these cases is broken down as follows:

• Homicides: 471 cases (64.3%)

• Suicides: 204 cases (27.9%)

• Other circumstances: 57 cases (7.8%)

Year-End Findings (Q4)

The release of the fourth quarter data reflects important findings:

• Demographic Profile: In homicides, 93% of the victims were men, with the population aged 20 to 39 being the most affected. As for suicides, 55.6% occurred in people aged 40 to 59, showing an increase compared to previous quarters.

• Geography of Violence: The police areas of San Juan (10.2), Caguas (8.4) and Guayama (7.9) had the highest rates of violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants during this period.

• Common Factor: The firearm remained the main instrument, used in 92% of the homicides reported in the quarter.

Evidence for Prevention

Since the launch of the PRVDRS digital tools, it has been emphasized that understanding data is an essential step to address in an informed manner one of the most complex challenges facing Puerto Rico. The system continues to link information from the Puerto Rico Police, the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Demographic Registry to provide a holistic view that guides the formulation of evidence-based public policy.

Public Access

We invite citizens and health and safety professionals to explore the annual newsletter and quarterly reports through our interactive news magazine:

• Digital Magazine: Newsletters: Preliminary Data 2025

• Official Portal: Violent Death Notification System

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Monthly imports of flowers and buds in Puerto Rico 2025

During 2025, imports of flowers and buds classified under HTS code 0603 showed monthly variations throughout the year. The highest value was recorded in February, when imports reached $1,243,389.

This pattern reflects seasonality, meaning variations that occur at specific times of the year due to recurring factors that influence commercial activity.

The disaggregation by country of origin allows us to examine the origin of the imports and their monthly distribution.

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Key findings:

• Colombia was the main country of origin in each month of the period analyzed.
• The United States recorded increases in specific months, particularly in February, April, May, and October.
• Ecuador reported lower monthly values compared to the other countries.

The monthly analysis makes it possible to identify temporary variations in foreign trade and better understand its behavior throughout the year.

To access more foreign trade statistics, visit the Applications section of our official portal (the use of Mozilla Firefox is recommended):
https://apps.estadisticas.pr/iepr/Publicaciones/Proyectosespeciales/ComercioExterno.aspx

Source: Puerto Rico Statistics Institute and U.S. Census Bureau.

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