The producer price index of industrial output decreased in October

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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –0.7% compared to September 2013 and by 4.2% compared to October 2012.

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.

Change in the producer price index of industrial output by economic activity, October 2013
Economic activity
according to EMTAK 2008
October 2013 –
September 2013, %
October 2013 –
October 2012, %
TOTAL-0.74.2
Manufacturing-0.80.9
Mining2.810.1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply-1.238.7
Water supply; sewerage; waste management and remediation activities0.00.7

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.

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