No. 74, 20.06.2016
The producer price index of industrial output decreased in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2016, the producer price index of industrial output
changed by -0.2% compared to April 2016 and by -1.8% compared to May 2015.
In May, compared to the previous month, the producer price index was more than average
influenced by a decrease in prices in the manufacture of electronic equipment and wood
products, but also by an increase in prices in the manufacture of fuel oils and food products.
Compared to May 2015, 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 and chemicals and chemical products, but also by an increase in prices in the
manufacture of electronic equipment and in mining and quarrying.
Change in producer price index of industrial output by economic activity, May 2016
Economic activity according to
EMTAK 2008
TOTAL
Manufacturing
Mining and quarrying
Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation activities
May 2016 –
April 2016, %
-0.2
-0.2
2.1
-0.8
0.0
May 2016 –
May 2015, %
-1.8
-1.2
5.9
-12.9
3.4
In May 2016, the export price index changed by 0.1% compared to April 2016 and by -3.0%
compared to May 2015.
In May, compared to the previous month, the prices of oil products, peat products and building
materials increased more than average, while the prices of electricity, plastic products and
electronic equipment decreased more than average.
In May 2016, the import price index changed by 0.9% compared to April 2016 and by -5.1%
compared to May 2015.
In May, compared to the previous month, the prices of oil products, chemical products and
metals increased more than average, while the prices of agricultural products, electricity and
leather products decreased more than average.
For further information:
Jelena Jurkova
Leading Statistician
Economic and Environmental Statistics Department
Statistics Estonia
Tel. +372 625 8418
More detailed data have been published in
the Statistical Database.