New orders in the capital goods sector fell 8.7% in November from the previous month, while orders for durable and consumer goods were down 6.9% and 0.7%, respectively. Demand for intermediate goods advanced 1.3% on the month.
In annual terms, Romanian industrial new orders grew 5.4% in November, fueled by increased activity in all sectors, the data showed.
New orders for consumer goods rose 7.9% on the year in November, while orders in the durable and capital goods sectors were up 7.7% and 5.4%, respectively. Demand for intermediate goods increased 4.6% on the year.
In January through November, Romanian industrial orders inched up 1.2% on the year, again helped by higher demand in most sectors.