Table
| 1st quarter 2017 | 2nd quarter 2017 | 3rd quarter 2017 | 4th quarter 2017 | 1st quarter 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A diffusion index is compiled using the estimated percentages on "ups" and "same" according to the formula: (ups + 0,5 * same) after adjustments for non-response. | |||||
| 2Indicator on resource shortage is the sum of percentages for those who have pointed out that lack of qualified labour and raw materials/electric power limits production, plus the percentage of establishments with capacity utilisation above 95 per cent. See also table 10. | |||||
| 3Industrial confidence indicator is the average of the answers (balances) to the questions on production expectations, total stock of orders and inventories of own products ment for sale (the latter with inverted sign). The indicator is presented as seasonally adjusted balance. See also table 9. | |||||
| Diffusion indices1 | |||||
| Stocks of orders compared to current level of production | 32.1 | 33.4 | 34.8 | 35.1 | 35.0 |
| Stocks of orders for export | 38.0 | 39.5 | 40.2 | 40.8 | 41.8 |
| Inventories of own products ment for sale | 48.9 | 49.8 | 50.1 | 50.3 | 50.6 |
| Does the enterprise consider changes in the plans for gross capital investments | 51.5 | 52.9 | 53.2 | 53.4 | 53.4 |
| General judgement of the outlook for the enterprise in next quarter | 54.1 | 54.8 | 56.4 | 58.1 | 59.1 |
| Composite indicators | |||||
| The utilisation of capacity at current level of production in per cent | 77.2 | 77.6 | 77.9 | 78.0 | 78.0 |
| Number of working months covered by stock of orders, weighted average | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Indicator on resource shortage2 | 18.4 | 19.4 | 19.9 | 20.3 | 21.0 |
| Confidence Indicator3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 |