It follows that there was a Fall of total consumption of 10.2%with peaks in electronic and home articles (-34.4%) and clothing (-15.2%)and milder falls in cleaning items (-6.7%) and warehouse (-10.1%). On the other hand, drinks (-18%) and greengrocer and fruit shop (12.4%) fell above average.
The study was presented by the Minister of Economy of the Province of Buenos Aires, Pablo Lópezwho in his social networks pointed out that “The situation in the whole country regarding consumption in essential areas is worryingas drinks and fruits and vegetables. There is no sustainable growth if popular income and employment are not truly recovered. “
INDEC report on consumption
Last week, the INDEC He spread a report in which he said that the Sales in supermarkets recorded an increase of almost 2 per month in January. Also, consumption in these establishments showed its First year -on -year improvement since Javier Milei is president.
According to the study, supermarket billing advanced 1.9% at constant prices during the first month of the year, compared to last December. While, Compared to January 2024, the increase was 4.2%. At the product level, The main real improvements were verified in the consumption of clothing, prepared foods and rotisería, and electronics products. At the other extreme, the worst data was seen in warehouse products.
In parallel, Sales in wholesalers would have risen 4.2% monthly, although in annual terms a significant contraction of 10.5% was still observed. Particularly the annual casualties were highlighted in cleaning items, meats and warehouse products, while electronics and clothing led the increases.
For its part, In Shoppings the billing would have grown 23.4% versus January last year. Here the highest advances were in electronics, fun and recreation, and toy store.
Source: Ambito
