According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, the economic performance decreased by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2014, as compared to the previous quarter.
Observed by activities, in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, a significant real growth in the gross value added was noted as follows: the section of information and communication – 5.1%, the section of transportation and storage – 2.7%, and the section of manufacturing – 1.6%.
A significant fall in the gross value added was recorded in the section of construction – 7.8%, the section of financial and insurance activities – 3.7% and the section of wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles – 2.0%.
Observed by expenditure aggregates, in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, real growth was noted as follows: the exports of goods and services – 14.2%, the import of goods and services – 3.2% and the non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) final consumption expenditure – 1.6%.
A real drop was noted in the following aggregates: gross fixed capital formation – 6.3%, the household final consumption expenditure – 2.1% and the general government final consumption expenditure – 2.1%.