Puerto Rico Toxic Emissions Profile 2016

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06 May 2026

The Puerto Rico Toxic Emissions Profile, the first of its kind conducted by the Institute, summarizes data from the Toxic Emissions Inventory (TRI) published annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 1987. Its purpose is to publicize what toxic waste establishments in Puerto Rico emit in order to help the public understand how their communities and environments may be affected.

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Puerto Rico Toxic Emissions Profile 2016

The Puerto Rico Toxic Emissions Profile, the first of its kind conducted by the Institute, summarizes data from the Toxic Emissions Inventory (TRI) published annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 1987. Its purpose is to publicize what toxic waste establishments in Puerto Rico emit in order to help the public understand how their communities and environments may be affected.

Monthly Imports of Flowers and Buds 2025

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.

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.