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According to Eveli Šokman, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, in April compared to March 2020, the producer price index was affected more than average by price decrease in the production of dairy products. “The index was also affected by price decrease in mining and quarrying, electricity and heat energy supply and in the production of chemicals and fuel oils. At the same time, prices increased in the production of electronic equipment and manufacture of wood products,” added Šokman.

Compared to April 2019, the index was affected the most by price decrease in electricity and heat energy supply. Price decrease in the manufacture of electronic equipment and fuel oils as well as price increase in the manufacture of metal and textile products had a higher-than-average impact on the index.

Compared to March 2020, the export price index fell by 1.9%. The prices of oil products, electricity and chemical products decreased the most, while the prices of textile products, wood products and parts and accessories for motor vehicles increased. Compared to April 2019, the export price index decreased by 8.9%.