In May 2022, industrial producer prices rose by 0.7% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU, compared with April 2022, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In April 2022, prices increased by 1.2% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU. In May 2022, compared with May 2021, industrial producer prices increased by 36.3% in the euro area and by 36.4% in the EU. Monthly comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State Industrial producer prices in the euro area in May 2022, compared with April 2022, increased by 1.7% for intermediate goods, by 1.3% for non-durable consumer goods, by 0.9% for durable consumer goods and by 0.6% for capital goods, while they decreased by 0.2% in the energy sector. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 1.3%. In the EU, industrial producer prices increased by 1.7% for intermediate goods, by 1.4% for non-durable consumer goods, by 0.8% for durable consumer goods, by 0.6% for capital goods and by 0.1% in the energy sector. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 1.4%. Among Member States for which data are available, the highest monthly increases in industrial producer prices were recorded in Finland (+5.5%), Estonia (+5.4%) and Lithuania (+4.9%). Decreases were observed in Ireland (-19.4%), Slovakia (-4.4%), the Netherlands (-0.8%), Bulgaria and France (-0.1% both). Annual comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State Industrial producer prices in the euro area in May 2022, compared with May 2021, increased by 94.4% in the energy sector, by 25.0% for intermediate goods, by 12.3% for non-durable consumer goods, by 9.1% for durable consumer goods and by 7.5% for capital goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 16.0%. In the EU, industrial producer prices increased by 92.9% in the energy sector, by 25.4% for intermediate goods, by 13.2% for non-durable consumer goods, by 9.7% for durable consumer goods and by 7.8% for capital goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 16.7%. Among Member States for which data are available, the industrial producer prices increased in all Member States, with the highest yearly increases being registered in Denmark (+59.8%), Romania (+59.2%) and Estonia (+53.1%).
The SIGNAL IDUNA companies concluded 2024 with a total gross written premium volume of approximately RON 424 million, marking an aggregated growth of 16% compared to the previous year. These financial results reflect the consolidation of a sustainable development strategy, supported by portfolio expansion, digitalization, the launch of new solutions for both individual and corporate […]
Kantar Romania launched, during an event dedicated to their clients, "The Trust Factor – Building Brands That Endure Uncertainty", the top 20 brands that manage to inspire the greatest confidence among the Romanian consumers, based on the analysis of 162 brands from 12 sectors*. In a period marked by uncertainty and skepticism, trust becomes the […]
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The first edition of Urban Habits (nUH), a festival aiming to be “a space for ideas, debates, co-creation, and experimentation,” takes place between April 26 and April 27 at Lokal and on Erou Ion Călin Street, which will be temporarily transformed into a pedestrian space. The program will address themes ranging from innovation, design, and […]
Mall Moldova, the largest shopping center in the Moldova region, officially opened on April 17 in Iași, covering 110,000 sqm. Developed by Prime Kapital, in partnership with MAS P.L.C., Mall Moldova is part of a large-scale investment plan carried out by the two investors in Iași, worth approximately half a billion euros, which also includes […]
