The recovery of the economy and an increase in remittances in 2011 supported a boom in household consumption. Statistics from the Tax Authority (SAT) reflect a positive change in the behavior of demand for some products, reports Elperiodico.com.gt.

Last year, the number of vehicles in circulation amounted to 158,147 units more than last year. Moreover, the amount of imported motorcycles in 2011 increased by 40 percent compared to the previous year.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages grew last year, there was a notable increase in beer which reached 156 million liters, which is 9.4 million liters more than the 146.6 million liters in 2010.

Soft drinks, syrups and concentrates were the most in demand with a total of 1.147 million liters. Juices and nectars totalled 245.8 million liters and 77.7 million liters of pure water were sold, according to figures from the SAT.

Source: elperiodico.com.gt

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