Export prices are expected to fall in the 2. quarter. The overall picture looks positive in the short run. Production volume and new orders received are up compared with the previous quarter. Lack of labour supply as a limiting factor for production increases. Increase in capacity utilisation.
Labour shortage is considered to be one of the main bottlenecks.
Total stocks of orders vs. production have improved. Positive judgements on the general outlooks. New orders received are up in the domestic market. Expectations of weak development in domestic prices. Genreal judgements of the outlooks are positive.