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The most notable turnover reduction was recorded in the manufacture of other transport equipment (building of ships and boats, manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock) – 51.9%, in manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations – 27.2%, and in manufacture of chemicals and chemical products – 10.6%.But most significant growth, in turn, was observed in manufacture of rubber and plastic products – 16.2%, in manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. – 9.6%, and in manufacture of wearing apparel – by 9.5%.

Compared to February 2010, manufacturing turnover in February 2011, according to calendar adjusted² data, has increased by 23.6%, of which in domestic market – by 11.9% and in export – by 35.6%.

Changes of turnover in selected manufacturing sectors, February 2011 as % of February 2010 (calendar adjusted data)

More information on seasonally adjusted, calendar adjusted and non-adjusted industrial production turnover indices is available in data base of CSB.

1. Industrial turnover index is calculated at current prices. Index characterises the monthly market demand changes of industrial goods and services.

2. The term “working day adjustment” is substituted with the term “calendar adjustment”.