As for GDP estimated by production approach, in II quarter 2018, against the previous period, the largest positive influence on the change1 was made by an increase in value added generated in wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; transportation and storage; accommodation and food service activities and construction. The negative influence was made by a decrease in value added generated in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
As for GDP estimated by expenditure approach, in II quarter 2018, against the previous quarter, final household consumption expenditure increased by 2.2%1, general government expenditure did not significantly change. Gross fixed capital formation increased by 2.4%1, exports of goods and services – 1.6%1, while imports decreased by 0.5%1.
In the first half-year of 2018, GDP amounted to EUR 21.0 bn at current prices. Against the respective period of 2017, the real GDP change, seasonally and calendar adjusted, stood at 3.7% (unadjusted – at 3.8%).
