According to the business tendency survey of April 2024, managers in the manufacturing industry forecast moderate growth in the production volume for the next three months (balance +12%). Regarding the number of employees, relative stability is estimated, the balance being 0%. For the prices of industrial products, moderate growth is anticipated for the next three months (balance +15%).
According to April 2024 estimations, there will be growth in the production volume of the construction activity for the next three months (balance +25%). Managers forecast moderate increase in the number of employees (balance +9%). Prices of construction works are seen rising (balance +28%).
In the retail trade sector, managers expect growth in the economic activity for the next three months (balance +21%). The volume of orders placed by trade units to suppliers of goods will see growth (balance +20%). Employers forecast an advance in the number of employees for the next three months (balance +20%). Managers of trade companies envisage an increase in retail prices (balance +21%).
According to April 2024 estimations, the demand for services (turnover) will see moderate growth for the next three months (balance +10%). Relative stability is predicted for the number of employees (balance +5%). According to managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will see moderate growth (balance +12%).