24 January 2011

2011- n° 23

In Q4 2010, Demand adressed to business leaders has got stronger Quarterly business survey (goods-producing industries) - January 2011

In Q4 2010, global demand as export demand addressed to business leaders increased significantly: the corresponding balance stood well above its pre-crisis levels. The demand outlook, particularly global, decline slightly but remains above its long-term average.

Production capacity was slightly less intensely used in Q4 2010: the proportion of businesses encountering production bottlenecks decrease by three points, but remains significantly above its long-term average.

According to the business leaders, the industrial manpower was stable in Q4 2010: the corresponding balance now stands at its highest level since the crisis began. The industrial manpower would remain stable in the first quarter of 2011.