Leather goods prices fall
26/08/2008
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.