GDP first quarter 2023: contraction due to inventory reduction and growth in service imports


GDP outlook: sluggish growth in quarters ahead

Sectors: contraction in ICT, recreation & culture and industry in first quarter

Trade balance: especially higher service import worsened the trade balance

Exports: while total exports fell businesses also became negative about export order book

Investment: still solid investment growth

Profitability: indication of higher profitability, but especially smaller businesses are still negative about it
