Producer price index increased in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2012, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.3 % compared to October and by 2.2% compared to November of the previous year.
In November, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of wood and wood products and food products as well as by the decrease in prices in the manufacture of refined petroleum products and metal products.
Compared to November 2011, the index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of food products and heat energy and by the decrease in prices of electronic products and beverages.
| Economic activity according to EMTAK 2008 | October 2012 – November 2012, % | November 2011 – November 2012, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Manufacturing | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Mining | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| Water supply; sewerage; waste management and remediation activities | 0.0 | 0.4 |
In November 2012, the export price index changed by -0.8% compared to October 2012 and by -0.2% compared to November of the previous year.
In November, compared to the previous month, the prices of petroleum products, food products, metal products and peat products decreased more than average and the prices of agricultural products, wood and wood products and leather products increased more than average.
In November 2012, the import price index changed by -1.2 % compared to October 2012 and by 1.7% compared to November of the previous year.
In November compared to the previous month, the prices of petroleum, agricultural, chemical and food products decreased more than average.