February, the industrial sector produced 7.4 percent less at constant prices, according to Statistics Estonia.The output of energy fell by four percent, the output of manufacturing fell by 7.7 percent, and the output of mining fell by 8.2 percent.
In February, the volume of industrial production fell in nearly all manufacturing sectors.
Helle Bunder, the chief analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that only the production of oil shale oil and motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers increased by 12 percent and 15 percent, respectively.
Among the most significant industries, food output decreased by 2.3 percent, electrical equipment by 2.5 percent, and the wood industry by 1.8 percent.
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