In March, too, the confidence indicators changed only slightly and thus had a small impact on the economic sentiment.

In retail trade and construction confidence improved, in services it was at the same monthly level, while in manufacturing it deteriorated.

In manufacturing, the export orientation indicator was the lowest in the last three years, while value added in net sales revenues was the highest in the last 14 quarters. The operating efficiency ratio remained the same as in the previous quarter in this section of activities.                                                                                                                                                                                     

In February, accommodation establishments reported almost 298,000 tourist arrivals and almost 795,000 overnight stays, both fewer than a year ago. Domestic tourists spent the largest number of their nights in health (spa) resorts, and foreign in mountain resorts.