Producer price indices increased in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.9% compared to March and 2.4% compared to April of the previous year.
In April compared to the previous month the producer price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of metal products and by the decrease in prices in the manufacture of beverages. Compared to April 2009 the prices increased most in production of wood and wood products.
| Economic activity | March 2010 – April 2010, % | April 2009 – April 2010, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Energy supply | 0.5 | 3.1 |
| Mining | -0.1 | -2.1 |
| Manufacturing | 0.9 | 2.6 |
In April 2010 the export price index increased 1.2% compared to March 2010 and 5.1% compared to April 2009.
In April compared to the previous month, the export price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of metal products, forestry and in the manufacture of food products and by the decrease in prices in the extraction of peat.
In April 2010 the import price index increased 2.5% compared to March 2010 and 9.7% compared to April 2009.
In April compared to the previous month, the import price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices of mineral fuels, metals and agricultural products.