At the same time, headcount in the processing industry, constructions and services will be unchanged.
Thus, processing industry managers expect a moderate increase in production volumes (balance plus 13%). In terms of employee numbers, a relative stability is forecast, with a 0% balance for the overall processing industry.
For industrial product prices, managers expect growth in the next three months (balance plus 23%).
In constructions, production volumes will rise (balance +19%), headcount will stay flat (balance +4%) and prices will surge (balance +41%).
In retail, managers expect a relative stability of economic activity for the next three months (balance +3%). The volume of orders logged with commodities suppliers by commercial units will be relatively stable (balance +1%).
Employers forecast moderate headcount growth for the next three months (balance +11%).
Commercial company managers expect steep retail price increases (balance +42%).
In line with March 2023 estimates, services demand will register moderate growth in the next three months (balance +7%). The number of employees is expected to be relatively stable (balance +2%).
According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will follow an upward trend (balance +16%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)