FAQ (pif)
Price index of first hand domestic sales
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What does the Price index of first hand domestic sales (PIF) indicate?
The purpose of the index is to measure the price development of first hand sales of products in the Norwegian market, from Norwegian producers and importers.
What is the PIF used for?
The statistics are used by the public sector (ministries, the Central Bank of Norway, etc.) and by the finance and analyst sectors. The index is also used for regulating different kinds of contracts.
Which price index can be used for regulating contracts?
The Producer Price Index (PPI), the Price index of first hand domestic sales (PIF) and the Consumer Price Index (KPI) are suitable for adjustments of contracts. Which of the Indices are suitable for your use depends on the purpose - for more information see "About the statistics" on the website for each index.
