In July 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 June, although in manufacturing it is lower and in construction – slightly higher. In all areas, except for retail trade, the indicator is below the long-term mean.

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products decreased in June 2023 in comparison with the previous month (by 3.3%) as well as while compared to the corresponding period of the last year (by 8.3%).

In June 2023 retail sales at constant prices were by 4.7% lower than the year before (against an increase of 3.2% in June 2022). Compared with May 2023 an increase by 0.9% in retail sales was recorded.