In the December 2025 survey, processing industry managers expect a moderate output decline for the next three months, reflected in a minus 8.7% balance, and a headcount decrease, with a minus 6.3% balance.
Industrial product prices are projected to go up, a tendency indicated by a plus 24.6% balance.
In constructions, managers estimate the production volume will register a downward tendency in the next three months (balance minus 24.5%).
In parallel, a decline in the number of employees is expected (balance minus 15.1%), while construction works prices are estimated to follow an upward trend (balance plus 35.3%).
In retail trade, managers foresee a moderate turnover drop for the next three months (balance minus 6.6%). As regards workforce, employers anticipate a slight upward trend in the number of employees (balance plus 10.7%). Price increases are expected by 35.2% of respondents and declines by just 1.8% (balance plus 33.4%).
In the services area, turnover forecast for the next three months points to a relative stability tendency (balance minus 4.2%).
The number of employees is expected to remain almost unchanged, with a minus 3.6% balance. Sales prices are expected to follow an upward trend, with a plus 17.5% balance.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)