In a nightmare period for the markets, even the latest numbers of the Italian industry disappoint. According to data released by Istat, in May turnover fell by 1,7% compared to the previous month. The decrease is the result of a drop of 2,9% on the domestic market and an increase of 0,9% on the foreign market.
In any case, on a trend basis the performance remains positive, with an increase of 10,8%. In the March-May period, the index grew by 3,8% compared to the previous three months. The sectors in which the greatest increases in turnover are recorded compared to May 2010 are those of the manufacture of chemical products (+38,3%) and mining activities (+18,0%).
Good news comes from orders, which show an economic increase of 4,1%. The figure derives from the 0,8% drop in domestic orders and the parallel 12,2% increase in foreign orders. On a trend level, the greatest growth regards its sectors in particular: the manufacture of machinery and equipment nec (+48,5%) and the manufacture of chemical products (+42,5%).
