Producer price indices in September
In September compared to the previous month the producer price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of food products and by the decrease in prices in the manufacture of building materials. Compared to September 2008 the prices increased most in energy supply and mining.
| Economic activity | August 2009 – September 2009, % | September 2008 – September 2009, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0.1 | -1.5 |
| Energy supply | 0.6 | 13.5 |
| Mining | -0.3 | 5.9 |
| Manufacturing | 0.1 | -3.1 |
In September 2009 compared to August 2009 the export price index increased 0.2% and decreased 5.1% compared to September 2008.
In September compared to the previous month, the export price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of food products and beverages, in the manufacture of rubber and plastic products and fabricated metal products.
In September 2009 compared to August 2009 the import price index increased 0.2% and decreased 6.8% compared to September 2008.
In September compared to the previous month, the import price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices of footwear, wearing apparel and wood products and by the decrease in prices of textiles and paper products,