In relation to June 2006 (2.1%), all the areas (14) and the 18 subsectors surveyed had increase of the number of employed persons. The main highlights by area were São Paulo (2.9%), Minas Gerais (2.1%) ad the North and Central West Regions (2.3%).
In the state of São Paulo, the main positive contributions came from machinery and equipment (11.7%), other products from manufacturing industry (11.5%) and means of transportation (4.4%). In Minas Gerais, the most relevant positive figures came from metal products (14.4%) and means of transportation (10.9%); in the North and Central West Region, the highlight was food products and beverages (8.7%).
Considering the overall result in the country, in terms of subsectors, the main positive contributions came from food products and beverages (4.0%), machinery and equipment (9.4%), metal products (8.3%) and means of transportation (6.6%). On the other hand, apparel (-4.3%), wood (-7.6%) and footwear and leather articles (-4.2%) were the main positive impacts.
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Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística