The United States and China were placed as the largest buyers of Swiss watches in 2021, according to data from the Swiss Customs Administration. In 2021, exports of watches originating in Switzerland totaled 24,381 million dollars, which represented a growth of 34.6% over 2020 and 11.7% over 2019.
The United States led the world trade in medical instruments and devices in 2021, with imports and exports of 62,348 million dollars. Both in its sales and in its foreign purchases, the United States broke a record last year. On the one hand, its exports totaled 30,907 million
The facilities of Exportadora de Sal (ESSA) in Guerrero Negro, Mexico, constitute the largest open-pit sea salt production plant in the world. In its 62 years of life, millions of tons of salt have been crystallized, taking advantage of the available resources that nature offers: seawater, solar energy,
As in other previous evaluations, the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) detected irregularities in the operations of Exportadora de Sal (ESSA). ESSA is a Mexican company, with majority state participation, sectored under the coordination of the Ministry of Economy. World leader in salt production, with 51%
Based on cost, safety and level of emissions, barge transportation is often the most efficient and safest means of overland transportation of bulk commodities compared to rail and truck, says the Kirby Corporation. Kirby is the largest domestic tanker barge operator in the United States, transporting liquid bulk
In 2021, the Whirlpool Corporation launched more than 100 new products worldwide, including several that were recognized for their innovation. The list includes the new Premium Top Load Washer in North America. In addition to this washer featuring the industry’s first removable agitator, it was named one of