The industry still remains on the rise, even though it is becoming more and more troubled by personnel shortages and narrowing export opportunities. As pointed out by Mariusz Zielonka, an expert from the Lewiatan Confederation, the positive effect comes largely from external factors. The indexes related to new orders have increased, strengthened by the unwavering internal demand. New orders could have reached a much higher level, were it not for the continuing price increases of goods and services, discouraging the customers.
