At the level of the processing industry, manager expect for the next three months a moderate increase in production volume (balance plus 11%). In terms of employee numbers, a relative stability is projected, with a balance of plus 3% for the overall processing industry, while industrial product prices are expected to soar in the next three months (balance plus 43%).
As regards the constructions field, April estimates show constructions activity will increase in the next three months (balance plus 25%), in parallel with a relative stability in employee numbers (balance plus 5%) and a strong increase in construction works prices (balance plus 59%).
For retail trade, managers project a moderate upward trend of economic activity in the next three months (balance plus 9%), while the volume of orders logged with commodities suppliers by commercial units will see moderate growth (balance plus 7%).
In line with April estimates, services demand will see modest growth in the next three months (balance plus 12%). The number of employees is expected to be relatively stable (balance plus 5%).
According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will follow an upward trend (balance plus 28%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)