Freight transport by road, price index, Q1 2007

The index shows the price development for the industry as a whole, as well as price developments for the transportation of six different types of freight. In the first quarter, transportation of mixed goods/container goods had the strongest growth with a 3.1 per cent rise in prices. Transportation of petroleum products had the smallest growth with 1.3 per cent.

The sub-indices show the price development for transportation of the following products: Frozen or refrigerated goods, petroleum products, other liquids or gases in bulk, mixed goods/container goods, dry goods in bulk and other transportation in special vehicle.

The sub-indices are weighted together in the main index using the industry turnover distributed on freight types as weights. The freight type mixed goods/container goods makes up for the largest part of the industry turnover, with almost a 45 per cent share. Other liquids or gases in bulk are the smallest freight type with 2.4 per cent of the total turnover.

Tables:

• Table 1 Freight Transport by Road , price index 4th quarter 2004-1st quarter 2007. 2005=100