Growth in production and orders are also expected next quarter. Judgements of general outlooks are positive. Number of working months covered by current stock of orders is at the highest level since 1. quarter 1999. High level of capacity utilisation. Further rise in production and new orders expected.
General outlooks are by many leaders judged as better.
Lower export prices next quarter are expected. Offshore-related activity incl. Growth in total stock of orders, production and employment. High level of capacity utilisation. Positive judgements for the general outlooks.