How is progressing Slovak economy now?
Industry
The dynamics of Slovakia’s industry continues to slow. While in February the an‐nual growth of industrial production slowed 6.5 percentage points m/m to 10.8%, in March the pace decreased to 6.8%, informed the sta‐tistics office SU. (HN/14)
Construction
In March, construction output grew for the first time this year. Compared to March 2010 it increased 0.5%, informed the SU. In 1Q of 2011 however, construction out‐put dropped 2.5% y/y. (sme.sk)
Trade Foreign trade ended the first quarter of this year with a surplus of €354.6m, 20% higher annually, informed the SU. Exports were up 24% to €13.209bn, and imports grew 24% to €12.854bn.
Last year the trade surplus came to €137.5m. (HN/5)
Trade
Foreign trade ended the first quarter of this year with a surplus of €354.6m, 20% higher annually, informed the SU. Exports were up 24% to €13.209bn, and imports grew 24% to €12.854bn.
Last year the trade surplus came to €137.5m.
