Structure of gross value added, first 3 quarters of 2009 (as a % of total economy), international comparison

The global financial crisis has contributed to a significant slowdown of value added growth in manufacturing, retail trade and construction. Except the latest, it is predicted  modest growth in value added.

In general, value added is projected to increase gradually in 2010 and 2011, but at a relatively slow pace, despite the sizeable value-added decline in 2009.

Value added by activities; real growth rates in % (2010 forecast)