Analysts: economic growth structure can continue to improve this year

Market analysts expect the continuation of last year’s ongoing processes in the light of the detailed GDP data published on Tuesday.

Consumption and investment growth will continue to be the most important pulling force. In adition to a more balanced growth in industry performance and a moderate decline in net exports, a good yield can also help this year.

According to the report released on Tuesday by the Central Statistical Office (KSH), gross domestic product increased by 4.0 percent in 2017 and calendar effect adjusted by 4.2 percent. In the fourth quarter, growth was 4.4 percent. (MTI)