In March 2021, sold production of industry was by 18.9% higher than in March 2020, when a decrease was recorded by 2.5% as compared to the previous year, whereas in comparison with February 2021, it increased by 18.6%.

According to preliminary data, in March 2021 the prices of sold production of industry increased compared to February 2021 by 1.3 % and compared to that recorded in the corresponding month of the previous year - by 3.9%. According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in March 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to February 2021. Prices growth was recorded in all sections of the industry. The highest growth of prices was recorded in the section mining and quarrying - by 4.1%, of which in mining of metal ores- by 8.7% and in mining of coal and lignite - by 0.5%.

In March 2021, average paid employment in enterprise sector was lower by 1.3% y/y and amounted to 6330.3 thousand, while average wages and salaries were higher by 8.0% y/y and amounted to 5929.05 PLN (gross).

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products1 increased in March 2021 in comparison with the previous month (by 6.2%) as well as while compared to the corresponding month of last year (by 5.3%).