KSH: agricultural output value increased by 13 percent this year

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2021. 12. 09. 11:38

The total output value of agriculture in 2021 increased by 13 percent. Production volume fell 2.3 percent and prices rose 16 percent. The volume of crop production decreased by 6.5 percent, that of animal husbandry by 4.5 percent and that of services remained unchanged, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Thursday based on its first estimate.

Agricultural production has fallen, but prices have risen

They added: production of fruit, animals and animal products increased, while that of other agricultural product groups decreased or did not change.

Compared to last year, the gross value added of the sector increased by 10 percent and its volume decreased by 5.6 percent. Labor use in agriculture fell by 3.5 percent. (MTI)