Industrial output declines but prices rise

The index of industrial production for January 2005 (Base 2000=100), reached 101.0 units. For January 2005 the index recorded a decrease of 1.6% compared to January 2004. For Manufacturing the index for January 2005 reached 91.9 units, recording a decrease of 4.7% compared to January 2004.

Meanwhile, the industrial output price index for February 2005, reached 114.2 units (Base 2000=100). For February 2005 the index recorded an increase 0.4% compared to January 2005. For the period January-February 2005, the index increased by 7.0% as compared to January-February 2004.