As reported by the Federal Statistical Office, in November 2006, the index of import prices rose by 2.8 percent from the corresponding month of the preceding year.
In October and in September 2006 the annual rate of change was +3.0 percent and +3.7 percent, respectively.
The index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, was 3.4 percent above the level of November 2005.
From October to November 2006 the index of import prices fell by 0.4 percent.
The index of export prices increased 2.6 percent in November 2006 from the corresponding month of the preceding year.
In October and in September 2006 the annual rate of change was +2.5 percent and +2.3 percent, respectively. From October to November 2006 the index rose by 0.1 percent.