• In general, the Consumer Tendency Index (ITK) in West Sumatra
in the fourth quarter of 2018 there was an increase when compared
quarter III-2018. ITK in the fourth quarter of 2018 was 104.75
while in the third quarter of 2018 it was only 95.39.
• The increase in the ITK value is caused by the increase in the variable index
The maker of ITK, namely household income, increases from
97.51 to 108.38 despite the influence of inflation on the total
Household expenditure increased from 94.81 in the third quarter
2018 to 100.18 in the fourth quarter of 2018 but it is still relative
low and the consumption volume/frequency variable rose from 91.07
to 101.88 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• The ITK value in West Sumatra in the first quarter - 2019 is estimated
Amounting to 102.35 means the trend will increase in the fourth quarter of 2018
Continues in the first quarter of 2019.
• Improvement in consumer economic conditions in the first quarter - 2019
This is expected to occur due to an increase in the income variable
future households (index=114.33), resulting in a decline
on plans to purchase durable goods (index=81.35) can
covered.
• ITK in the fourth quarter - 2018 of West Sumatra Province reached 104.75
Which is below the national index (ITK=110.54) and is at
Sixth out of ten provinces on the island of Sumatra.
• ITK in the first quarter – 2019 of West Sumatra Province is estimated to decline
to 102.35, below the national index estimate
(ITK=104.03) and is in second place out of ten provinces
In the Sumatra Island region.
