The producer price index of industrial output decreased in October
In October, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average influenced by the decrease in prices in the manufacture of refined petroleum products and electronic equipment as well as by the increase in prices in the manufacture of metal products.
Compared to October 2012, the producer price index was more than average influenced by the increase in prices in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and in the manufacture of wood and food products as well as by the decrease in prices in the manufacture of refined petroleum products.
| Economic activity according to EMTAK 2008 | October 2013 – September 2013, % | October 2013 – October 2012, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | -0.7 | 4.2 |
| Manufacturing | -0.8 | 0.9 |
| Mining | 2.8 | 10.1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | -1.2 | 38.7 |
| Water supply; sewerage; waste management and remediation activities | 0.0 | 0.7 |
In October 2013, the export price index changed by –0.8% compared to September 2013 and by –1.9% compared to October 2012.
In October, compared to the previous month, the prices of forest, leather and oil products and electronics decreased more than average and the prices of metal products, furniture and food products increased more than average.
In October 2013, the import price index changed by –1.3% compared to September 2013 and by –3.5% compared to October 2012.
In October, compared to the previous month, the prices of oil products, agricultural and food products decreased more than average and the prices of leather and textile products increased more than average.