Macao Clothing And Footwear Export Index Declined In December Last Year.

The Macao Census Bureau reported that the combined CPI increased by 0.98% in December 2007 to 118.49 in November.

On the other hand, the clothing and footwear index fell by 0.10%, because men and women began to sell shoes.

In December 2007, the total CPI increased by 7.12%.

In the four quarter of 2007, the consolidated CPI increased by 1.62% over the previous quarter, up 6.68% from the fourth quarter of 2006.

In addition, CPI-A and CPI-B in December 2007 were 119.84 and 118.12, respectively, with a monthly growth rate of 0.84% and 0.93%.

In 2007, the average comprehensive CPI was 114.46%, the annual inflation rate was 5.57%, and the comprehensive commodity and service index increased by 3.69.

In 2007, the average CPI-A and CPI-B were 115.93 and 114.09, respectively, representing an increase of 5.92% and 5.49% compared with 2006.

Comprehensive CPI reflects the impact of price changes in integrated production.

CPI-A is related to 49% of families. The average monthly expenditure of these families is between 3000 and 9999 yuan in Macao.

CPI-B and about 31% of households, the average monthly expenditure of these families is 10000-19000 yuan in Macao.