Industrial output 0,5% down in East Kazakhstan
11:19, 17 July 2009
UST-KAMENOGORSK. July 17. KAZINFORM /Lyudmila Malko/ - According to the information of the regional statistics department industrial production output in East Kazakhstan in the first half year of 2009 decreased by 0,5% compared to the same period of 2008. Reduction in processing industry made 7,7%. However, there has been 15,7% growth in extractive industries.
Agricultural gross output amounted to KZT 36,7 billion which is 3,4 % more against the second half-year of 2008. Freight turnover has reduced by 3,4$. Retail goods turnover has reduced by 11,4%. Consumer price index made 104,2%.