There was no change in the producer price index of industrial output in June

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Posted on 20 July 2012, 11:00
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2012 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.0% compared to May 2012 and by 1.5% compared to June of the previous year.

In June, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the production of metal products and in the production of wood and wood products, as well as by the decrease in prices in the production of refined petroleum products and electronic products.

Compared to June 2011, the index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in the manufacture of food products and by the decrease in prices of electronic products.

Change in the producer price index of industrial output by economic activity, June 2012
Economic activity according to EMTAK 2008 May 2012 –
June 2012, %
June 2011 –
June 2012, %
TOTAL 0.0 1.5
Manufacturing 0.0 1.0
Mining 0.1 1.7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 0.1 5.5
Water supply; sewerage;
waste management and remediation activities
0.0 2.6

In June 2012 the export price index changed by –1.7% compared to May 2012 and by 0.0% compared to June 2011.

In June, compared to the previous month, the prices of petroleum and food products decreased more than average, and the prices of metal products and rubber and plastic products increased more than average.

In June 2012 the import price index changed by –1.5% compared to May 2012 and by 3.8% compared to June 2011.

In June, compared to the previous month, the prices of petroleum products and wearing apparel decreased more than average, and the prices of textiles and wood products increased more than average.