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In May, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average influenced by a decrease in prices in mining and in the manufacture of food products, but also by an increase in prices in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and in the manufacture of fuel oils.

Compared to May 2014, the producer price index was more than average influenced by a decrease in prices in the manufacture of electronic products and food products and in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, but also by an increase in prices in the manufacture of metals and in mining. 

Change in the producer price index of industrial output by economic activity, May 2015. Data source: Statistics Estonia

In May 2015, the export price index changed by 0.6% compared to April 2015 and by -3.0% compared to May 2014.

In May, compared to the previous month, the prices of electricity, oil products and chemical products increased more than average, while the prices of motor vehicles and their parts, beverages and metals decreased more than average.

In May 2015, the import price index changed by 0.8% compared to April 2015 and by -1.5% compared to May 2014.