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)
Q2 2007-Q2 2008
Q4 2007-Q1 2008 Q1 2008-Q2 2008
Total -12.8 -11.7 19.2
Basic Chemicals 3.2 -3.6 169.9
Basic Metals -16.0 -8.9 -1.7
Machinery and Equipment 17.8 11.9 29.6
Oil Platforms and Modules -36.3 -39.2 11.8
1  Estimated annual changes in trend series, based on change in percentage from previous
quarter, converted to annual growth.

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