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-
Q3 2008
Q1 2008-
Q2 2008
Q2 2008-
Q3 2008
Total -11.0 -4.4 14.5
Basic Chemicals -16.7 -18.0 37.4
Basic Metals -21.5 -16.8 -25.9
Machinery and Equipment 11.3 6.8 42.1
Oil Platforms and Modules -22.8 -11.8 23.2
1  Estimated annual changes in trend series, based on change in percentage
from previous quarter, converted to annual growth.

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