In November the assessments of general business climate indicator remain negative in most of presented kinds of activities.

Average monthly gross wages and salaries in national economy in voivodships in 2021

Price index of construction and assembly production in the third quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2022 increased by 3,5%.

2,338 subjects participated in the study. Financial instruments in assets were shown by 2,221 enterprises for the amount of PLN 711.8 billion. Financial instruments in liabilities were shown by 2,008 enterprises for the amount of PLN 713.5 billion. Derivatives in assets and liabilities were reported by 376 and 377 entities, respectively, and the value of these instruments amounted to PLN 38.7 billion and PLN 44.6 billion.

Foreign trade turnover in January-September 2022 in exports at current prices amounted to PLN 1 170.9 bn, while in imports - PLN 1 239.3 bn. The negative balance reached the level of PLN 68.3 bn, while in the same period of 2021 year was positive and amounted to PLN 9.1 bn. In comparison to the corresponding period of 2021 exports increased by 22.9%, while imports by 31.4%.

In July and August 2022, 1.8 million tourists were accommodated in tourist accommodation establishments located in coastal areas, and 8.5 million overnight stays were provided for them. Compared to the same period last year, the number of tourists was higher by 2.4%, and number of overnight stays decreased by 2.0%.

Consumer prices in October 2022 compared with the corresponding month of the previ-ous year, increased by 17,9% (with an increase of prices of goods – by 19,5% and services – by 13,0%). As related to the previous month consumer prices increased by 1,8% (of which goods – by 2,1% and services – by 0,7%).

According to the flash estimate, gross domestic product (GDP) in volume terms seasonally unadjusted was higher by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2022 year-to-year against 6.5% increase in the corresponding period of 2021.

In 2021, 173 firms conducted biotechnology activities, which constitutes a decrease by 2.3% in comparison to the previous year. Biotechnology intramural expenditures incurred by firms amounted to PLN 1380.9 million and increased by 13.2% on an annual basis. In 2021, 3953 persons were employed in biotechnology in firms. Biotechnology research and experimental development was conducted by 217 entities, that is, by 4.4% less in comparison with the previous year. Biotechnology R&D intramural expenditures amounted to PLN 1184.7 million and increased by 8.7% annually. 8202 persons were involved in biotechnology research and experimental development.