The main contributors to the increase in economic activity in 2006 were wholesale trade, retail trade (0.9 of a percentage point), manufacturing (0.8 of a percentage point).
The real value added by the non-agricultural industries increased by 5.4 percent in 2006, following an increase of 4.9 percent and 5.2 percent in 2004 and 2005 respectively. This is the highest increase since 1980 (6.0 percent).
The GDP estimates are preliminary, and may routinely be revised on the basis of additional evidence that has become available by the time the subsequent quarter`s estimates are released.
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