In the December 2024 survey, managers in the manufacturing industry forecast, for the next three months, a moderate decrease in the production volume (balance -13%) and a moderate decline in headcount (balance -8%). Industrial product prices are anticipated to rise in the next three months (balance +19%).
In the constructions field, production volumes are expected to decline in the next three months (balance -19%). Managers forecast a moderate headcount advance (balance -9%). Construction work prices are projected to go up (balance + 24%).
In the retail trade sector, managers foresee relative stability in the economic activity for the next three months (balance -4%). The volume of orders logged with commodity suppliers by commercial units will register moderate growth (balance +7%). Employers forecast moderate headcount increase in the next three months (balance +12%). Commercial company managers envisage retail price increases (balance +35%).
In line with December 2024 estimates, services demand (turnover) will register a relative stability for the next three months (balance +2%). Managers of services sector estimate a relative stability for the number of employees (balance 0%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will see growth (balance +17%).