In the January-October 2006 period relative to the same period 2005, the industrial production increased by 4.9%.
Observed as divided by sections, in October 2006 compared to the same month 2005, the trends were noted as follows: mining and quarrying grew 3.1%, electric power, gas and water supply increased 3% while the manufacturing saw a 1.3% growth.
The data on industrial production by destination in October 2006, compared to October 2005, expressed growth in the production of the following goods: durable consumer goods 16.0%, non-durable consumer goods 4.5%, energy 0.7%, intermediate products, energy excluded 0.5%, while a fall of 11.2% was noted for capital goods.
The largest influence on the industrial production growth in October 2006 compared to October 2005 had the divisions of: basic metals production, the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, furniture production, the production of drinks, fruit and vegetables processing and canning, electricity production.
The seasonal adjustment of the industrial production index for October 2006, compared to the 2005 average, indicates a 5.7% growth of the overall industrial production and a 5.9% growth of manufacturing.
The seasonally adjusted industrial production index for October 2006, compared to September 2006, indicates a 3.0% growth of overall industrial production and a 2.8% growth of manufacturing.