Industrial production increased by 12.3% year-on-year across most sectors

The central statistical office(GUS) says industrial output rose by 7.9% in May over April, and by 12.3% compared to May 1999. Production output was higher in 23 out of a total 29 sectors. The construction industry showed mixed results, with output up by 16.6% compared to April, but down by 0.7% compared in year-on-year terms. The largest increase was recorded in oil-based goods, communications, radio and television, electrical machines and mechanical vehicles. The largest decrease was in shipping, cigarettes, clothing, office machines and computers. The price of goods sold was higher by 7.7% than in April. (Prawo i Gospodarka, June 17-18, page 2) M.M.