Survey on Industry, Services and Construction 2020Jun
Published on 7 July 2020
Manufacturing industry, marcket services and construction
Industry
- In June, industrial production continued its rebound but at a more moderate pace than in the previous month. The recovery concerned nearly all sectors. However, it did not make up for the drop in activity recorded in March and April.
Cash positions improved. Order books began to fill up again but remain below normal levels.
Business leaders expect industrial production to rise further in July.
Opinion on the outlook for industrial production*
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA![]()
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA
Services
- In market services, activity continued to increase at a robust pace. The rise was particularly marked in accommodation and food services, and in the temporary work sector.
Cash positions improved, but remained below pre-crisis levels. Staff levels continued to fall.
Business leaders expect growth to continue in July.
Opinion on the outlook for services activity*
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA![]()
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA
Construction
- In construction, activity remained on an upward trajectory after the sharp rise seen in May.
Order books thinned out but remained satisfactory.
Activity should continue to improve in July.
Opinion on the outlook for construction activity*
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA![]()
Balance of opinions, SA-WDA
* A positive (negative) balance of opinions corresponds to a rise (fall) in the evolution of activity. Balances of opinions may range from -200 to+200.
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Updated on 7 July 2020