Out of the 22 NIC two-digit groups for manufactured products, 8 groups witnessed an increase in prices, 10 groups witnessed a decrease in prices and 4 groups witnessed no change in prices.

The price index for wood panels continued to climb in June on the back of firm demand. The price index for wood veneers moved a little higher while the index for sawnwood fell slightly.

Some of the groups that recorded decreases in prices were basic metals, other non-metallic mineral products, fabricated metal products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products, machinery and equipment.