Statistics Norway

Change in value for new orders received and unfilled orders. Per cent
Industrial Classification New orders received (trend)1 Unfilled orders (original series)
Q3 2007-Q4 2007 Q4 2007-Q1 2008 Q1 2007-Q1 2008
Total -6.4 -11.7 20.0
Basic Chemicals 31.5 32.4  115.9
Basic Metals -20.0 -23.8 -2.9
Machinery and Equipment 9.6 6.5 36.8
Oil Platforms and Modules -12.3 -13.1 11.1
1  Estimated annual changes in trend series, based on change in percentage from previous
quarter, converted to annual growth.

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