The Industry Turnover Index nominal year-on-year rate of change was -10.3% in September (-5.6% in the previous month). Excluding the Energy grouping, industrial sales decreased 9.6% (-4.8% in August). Domestic and external markets recorded change rates of -7.9% and -13.8% respectively (-3.9% and -8.5% in the previous month).
In the 3rd quarter of 2023, turnover year-on-year change rate was -8.0% (-4.8% in the previous quarter).
Employment and the wages and salaries indices grew 0.3% and 5.9%, respectively (0.5% and 6.8% in August), while hours worked (adjusted for calendar effects) decreased 0.5% (-1.5% in the previous month).