In September, the producer price index of industrial output decreased
In September, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average influenced by a decrease in prices in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, in the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products and in the manufacture of wood, but also by an increase in prices in the manufacture of electronic products and beverages.
Compared to September 2014, the producer price index was more than average influenced by a decrease in prices in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and in the manufacture of fuel oils, food products and electronic products, but also by an increase in prices in mining and quarrying.
| Economic activity according to EMTAK 2008 | September 2015 – August 2015, % | September 2015 – September 2014, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | -0.2 | -2.8 |
| Manufacturing | 0.1 | -1.9 |
| Mining and quarrying | -0.9 | 4.0 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | -3.6 | -15.5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 0.0 | 1.9 |
In September 2015, the export price index changed by -0.2% compared to August 2015 and by -4.9% compared to September 2014.
In September, compared to the previous month, the prices of oil products, chemical products and electricity decreased more than average, while the prices of beverages, wearing apparel and building materials increased more than average.
In September 2015, the import price index changed by -1.9% compared to August 2015 and by -6.1% compared to September 2014.
In September, compared to the previous month, the prices of oil products, electricity and chemical products decreased more than average, while the prices of footwear and agricultural products increased more than average.