In April 2023, sold production of industry was by 6.4% lower than in April 2022, when an increase was recorded by 12.4% as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, whereas in comparison with March 2023, it decreased by 14.8%. In the period January-April of 2023, sold production of industry was by 1.9% lower than in the corresponding period of 2022, which saw an increase by 14.9% as compared to the corresponding period of 2021.

According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in April 2023 decreased compared to March 2023 by 0.7% and compared to that recorded in the corre-sponding month of the previous year increased by 6.8%.

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products decreased in April 2023 in comparison with the previous month (by 0.4%), while compared to the corresponding period of the last year increased (by 2.4%).

In April 2023, average paid employment in the enterprise sector compared to April 2022 was higher by 0.4% y/y and amounted to 6524.3 thousand full-time equivalents. In comparison to the previous month average paid employment increased by 0.1%.

In May the assessments of general business climate indicator in most of presented kinds of activities are at a similar level as compared to the ones presented in April. In all areas, except for retail trade, the indicator is below the long-term mean. In majority of the areas, month-to-month level of "diagnostic" components does not change or deteriorates, while all the "prognostic" ones do not change.

Households in Poland had a significant share in gross inland energy consumption (excluding motor fuels). Average electricity consumption in households in 2021 increased by 20,9 % compared to 2002.