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Wednesday, 24.04.2024, 10:36
Industrial producer price index in Estonia increased in October
In October, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was affected more than average by a price increase in the manufacture of electronic equipment and in mining and quarrying, but also by a price decrease in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply.
Compared to October 2017, the index was affected more than average by an increase in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply prices and in the manufacture of wood and fuel oils, but also by a decrease in prices in the manufacture of electronic equipment.
Economic activity according to EMTAK 2008 | September 2018–October 2018, % | October 2017–October 2018, % |
---|---|---|
TOTAL | 0.3 | 2.8 |
Manufacturing | 0.8 | 1.3 |
Mining and quarrying | 2.2 | 0.6 |
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | –5.2 | 24.1 |
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 0.0 | 0.5 |
In October 2018, the export price index changed by 0.8% compared to September and by 2.9% compared to October 2017.
In October, compared to the previous month, the prices of petroleum products, electronic equipment and peat products increased more than average, while the prices of electricity and parts and accessories for motor vehicles decreased.
In October 2018, the import price index changed by 0.2% compared to September and by 4.3% compared to October 2017.
In October, compared to the previous month, the prices of forest products, petroleum products and footwear increased more than average, while the prices of electricity and rubber and plastic products decreased.