Leather goods prices fall

26/08/2008
According to its statistics office, the Estonian producer price index was up 0.8% compared with June and 7.8% compared with July 2007. The rise has largely been attributed to higher energy prices.

The export price index rose 0.1% in July compared with June and 4.3% compared with July 2007. The export price index was mainly influenced by an increase in chemical and chemical product manufacturing prices.

The import price index fell 0.5% compared with June and 8.8% compared with July 2007. This was largely influenced by the decrease in price for agricultural products, leather products and apparel.