Showing posts with label producer price index. Show all posts
Showing posts with label producer price index. Show all posts
Friday, 19 October 2012
Producer Output Price Rises In September
The output prices of home sales of manufactured products increased by 2.5% in the year to September 2012 compared with an increase of 2.3% last month according to a statistical bulleting from the ONS. Between August and September the index for output rose by 0.5%, the same as between July and August.
Input prices however fell b y 1.2% in the year to September 2012 compared with a fall of 1.1% last month. Input prices also fell between August and September by 0.2% compared with a rise of 1.9% between July and August.
The largest changes in output prices were in tobacco and alcohol with an 8.7% increase, petroleum products 3.4%, computer, electrical and optical with 2.9% and other manufactured goods with a 2.8% change. The largest changes in input price were in imported metals with a -12.8% percentage change and home food materials with a change of 10.1%. Fuel increased by 7.4% and crude oil fell by 2.3%. Imported chemicals and imported parts and equipment also fell by 3.6% and 3% respectively.
Friday, 13 January 2012
Factory Gate Prices At A Low
The producer price index, which measures the changes in input and output prices of goods bought and sold by manufacturers in the UK, reported an annual increase in December of 4.8%, the lowest annual rate for factory gate prices for home sales of manufactured products since December 2010. The monthly index fell by 0.2%, the first monthly fall since July 2010.
Over the year the biggest percentage increases were in petroleum products (10.5%), food products (7.1%) and tobacco and alcohol (6.6%).
The total input price index rose by 8.7% in the year to December, the lowest annual rate since October 2010. It was 13.6% the previous month. The monthly index fell by 0.6%.
The biggest percentage changes in the month to December were falls in the prices for petroleum products and chemicals and pharmaceuticals (both -0.9%) and increases in the prices of food, paper and printing and computer, electrical and optical (all 0.1%).
The producer price index provides a key measure of inflation along with other indicators like the CPI and the RPI.
Over the year the biggest percentage increases were in petroleum products (10.5%), food products (7.1%) and tobacco and alcohol (6.6%).
The total input price index rose by 8.7% in the year to December, the lowest annual rate since October 2010. It was 13.6% the previous month. The monthly index fell by 0.6%.
The biggest percentage changes in the month to December were falls in the prices for petroleum products and chemicals and pharmaceuticals (both -0.9%) and increases in the prices of food, paper and printing and computer, electrical and optical (all 0.1%).
The producer price index provides a key measure of inflation along with other indicators like the CPI and the RPI.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Producer Prices Up In Europe
The industrial producer prices index by Eurostat increased by 0.2% in the euro area in November 2011 and by 0.3% in the EU27 compared with October. When compared with November 2010 the index went up by 5.3% in the euro area and by 6.3% in the EU27.
Total industry prices excluding energy fell by 0.1% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU27 in the monthly comparison. Energy prices increased by 0.9% and 0.1% respectively. Non-durable consumer goods increased by 0.3% in both areas and durables by 0.2%. Intermediate goods fell by 0.4% and 0.3% respectively and capital goods remained stable.
In the annual comparison total industry prices increased by 3% in the euro area and by 3.3% in the EU27. Energy prices increased by 12.3% and 13.8% respectively. Prices in the non-durable goods sector increased by 3.6% in the euro area and 4.2% in the EU27, intermediate goods by 3.5% and 3.8% respectively, durables by 2.6% in both zones and capital goods by 1.4% in the euro area and by 1.5% in the EU27.
Sweden reported the largest increases on the monthly comparison with 1.6%, followed by the UK, Ireland and Greece. Using the annual comparison, the greates increases were in the UK with 11.6% followed by Lithuania (10.8%) and Latvia (9.1%).
Total industry prices excluding energy fell by 0.1% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU27 in the monthly comparison. Energy prices increased by 0.9% and 0.1% respectively. Non-durable consumer goods increased by 0.3% in both areas and durables by 0.2%. Intermediate goods fell by 0.4% and 0.3% respectively and capital goods remained stable.
In the annual comparison total industry prices increased by 3% in the euro area and by 3.3% in the EU27. Energy prices increased by 12.3% and 13.8% respectively. Prices in the non-durable goods sector increased by 3.6% in the euro area and 4.2% in the EU27, intermediate goods by 3.5% and 3.8% respectively, durables by 2.6% in both zones and capital goods by 1.4% in the euro area and by 1.5% in the EU27.
Sweden reported the largest increases on the monthly comparison with 1.6%, followed by the UK, Ireland and Greece. Using the annual comparison, the greates increases were in the UK with 11.6% followed by Lithuania (10.8%) and Latvia (9.1%).
Friday, 11 November 2011
Producer Prices For October
The producer price index for October was published recently by the ONS. The survey suggests that in the year to October the factory gate prices for sales of manufactured products increased by 5.7%. The index excluding food, beverages and tobacco rose by 3.4%. Over the month between September and October the index remained unchanged. The input price index rose by 14.1% on the annual comparison and fell by 0.8% on the monthly comparison.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Producer Prices Increases Again
The most recent producer prices statistical bulletin from the ONS shaowed that in the year to March 2011 output prices rose by 5.4% and input prices rose by 14.6%.
Manufacturing inputs rose in price by 3.7% between February and March 2011 mainly reflecting the increase in prices for crude oil.
Output prices for food products rose 0.5% between february and March and 7.4% in the year to March. In particular, dairy products increased 1.1% notably butter, up 0.4% and bakery products up 0.5%.
Manufacturing inputs rose in price by 3.7% between February and March 2011 mainly reflecting the increase in prices for crude oil.
Output prices for food products rose 0.5% between february and March and 7.4% in the year to March. In particular, dairy products increased 1.1% notably butter, up 0.4% and bakery products up 0.5%.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Factory Gate Prices Increased In August
Producer output and input price indices from the ONS increased in August. The output index for home sales of manufactured goods increased by 4.7% over the year to August. The monthly index between July and August was unchanged. The inputs index shows an increase of 8.1% over the year but a fall of 0.5% over the month to August.
The main contribution to the change in the annual output index was an increase of 11.6% in the price of petroleum products. Other significant contributions came from 'other products' (6.9%) and electrical and optical (6.5%). On the inputs side, significant contributions were made by imported metals (17.5%), crude oil (11.8%) and imported chemicals (10.7%).
The main contribution to the change in the annual output index was an increase of 11.6% in the price of petroleum products. Other significant contributions came from 'other products' (6.9%) and electrical and optical (6.5%). On the inputs side, significant contributions were made by imported metals (17.5%), crude oil (11.8%) and imported chemicals (10.7%).
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Industrial Prices Increase Across Europe
The euro area industrial producer price index rose by 0.9% in April 2010 compared with March. The EU27 rose by 1%. Prices increased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU27. Over the year to April 2010 industrial producer prices in the euro area went up by 2.8% and by 3.7% in he EU27.
Looking at the monthly statistics in sectors, total industry excluding energy increased by 0.5% in the euro area and 0.6% in the EU27. Energy prices rose by 1.9% and 1.7% respectively. Durables increased by 1% and 2%, non-durables by 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. Capital goods stayed to same in the euro area but increased by 0.2% in the EU27 and intermediate goods increased by 1.3% in both groups. Annual results show that total excluding energy increased by 1% and 1.1%. Energy prices rose by 7.7% and 10.2% respectively. Durables gained by 0.4% in the euro area and 0.7% in the EU27 and non-durables declined by 0.4% and 0.1% respectively. Capital goods fell by 0.1% in the euro area but rose by 0.1% in the EU27. Intermediate goods increased by 2.7% in the euro area and 2.6% in the EU27.
The were only two states in which decreases were seen, namely Latvia and Slovakia, both decreasing by 4.5%. Increases were recorded in all other states including Greece 9.1%, UK 8.5% and Malta on 16.7%.
Looking at the monthly statistics in sectors, total industry excluding energy increased by 0.5% in the euro area and 0.6% in the EU27. Energy prices rose by 1.9% and 1.7% respectively. Durables increased by 1% and 2%, non-durables by 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. Capital goods stayed to same in the euro area but increased by 0.2% in the EU27 and intermediate goods increased by 1.3% in both groups. Annual results show that total excluding energy increased by 1% and 1.1%. Energy prices rose by 7.7% and 10.2% respectively. Durables gained by 0.4% in the euro area and 0.7% in the EU27 and non-durables declined by 0.4% and 0.1% respectively. Capital goods fell by 0.1% in the euro area but rose by 0.1% in the EU27. Intermediate goods increased by 2.7% in the euro area and 2.6% in the EU27.
The were only two states in which decreases were seen, namely Latvia and Slovakia, both decreasing by 4.5%. Increases were recorded in all other states including Greece 9.1%, UK 8.5% and Malta on 16.7%.
Friday, 7 May 2010
Factory Gate Prices Increase Again
Output prices for home sales of manufactured goods went up 5.7% over the year to April 2010 compared to 5% to March. Excluding excise duties changes the increase was 5.3% over the year and 1.3% over the month. The monthly index rose 1.4% between March and April.
Input prices went up 13.1% in the year and 0.6% over the month. The increase mainly reflects the increases in the price of crude oil and imported metals. Imported materials increased in price by 0.8% between March and April.
Input prices went up 13.1% in the year and 0.6% over the month. The increase mainly reflects the increases in the price of crude oil and imported metals. Imported materials increased in price by 0.8% between March and April.
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Producer Prices Index Of Agricultural Products
The producer prices index of agricultural products for cereals was 114.9 in February 2010 down from 116.1 in January. The annual series index of cereals in 2009 was 150.1 down from 207.1 in 2008 an unusually high index in the series since 2003. Industrial crops for February increased from 123.8 to 124.6 and vegetables decreased from 127.3 to 121.6. Animals and animal products decreased from 143.2 to 140.9. The all products total index decreased slightly from 137.4 to 136.6 in February. The total of all products index for 2009 decreased from 143.3 to 135.5.
The purchase prices index of agricultural inputs includes seeds, crop protection products and fertilizers as well as feedingstuffs and energy. Seeds were unchanged at 104.5 in February, sprays were also unchanged at 99.9 but the fertilizer index increased from 209.8 in January to 214.7 in February 2010. The index of feedingstuffs increased from 154.3 to 156.2 over the month between January and February. The energy and lubricants index decreased from 152.8 to 149.1. The maintenance and repair of plant index was 125.3 from 125.4, of buildings 125.8 from 123.8, veterinary services went from 105.2 from 105.0. Cultivation and harvesting machinery, tractors and other machinery and equipment increased from 125.0 to 125.1. Buildings increased from 122.1 to 123.6. The index of all means for agricultural production for February 2010 went up to 122.2 from 121.7 in January and for 2009 the index was down to 133.1 from the sharp increase to 139.6 in 2008 from 113.8 in 2007.
The purchase prices index of agricultural inputs includes seeds, crop protection products and fertilizers as well as feedingstuffs and energy. Seeds were unchanged at 104.5 in February, sprays were also unchanged at 99.9 but the fertilizer index increased from 209.8 in January to 214.7 in February 2010. The index of feedingstuffs increased from 154.3 to 156.2 over the month between January and February. The energy and lubricants index decreased from 152.8 to 149.1. The maintenance and repair of plant index was 125.3 from 125.4, of buildings 125.8 from 123.8, veterinary services went from 105.2 from 105.0. Cultivation and harvesting machinery, tractors and other machinery and equipment increased from 125.0 to 125.1. Buildings increased from 122.1 to 123.6. The index of all means for agricultural production for February 2010 went up to 122.2 from 121.7 in January and for 2009 the index was down to 133.1 from the sharp increase to 139.6 in 2008 from 113.8 in 2007.
Friday, 10 July 2009
Producer Price Inflation Down 1.2%
The output price index for home sales of manufactured products was down 1.2% in the year to June according to the ONS Producer Price Index bulletin. The ‘factory gate’ index reflects a fall in chemical prices of 3.0% between May and June partly offset by increases in petroleum products of 3.9%. Leaving out ‘volatile’ sectors, like food, beverages, tobacco and petroleum, the ‘narrow’ index increased 0.1%. Petroleum products actually fell by 19.9% over the year. Input prices for materials and fuels bought by the manufacturing industry fell 11.0% in the year to June but rose 1.5% in the month from May to June. The ‘narrow’ index fell 2.6%. The rise in the input index reflects mainly the change in the price of crude oil rising by 14.3% in May but falling by 36.8% over the year to June. The price of imports fell 0.3% between May and June.
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