Morocco News central:  Moroccan economy grew 7.8% in Q4 2009, HCP

Moroccan economy grew 7.8% in Q4 2009, HCP
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At current prices, GDP increased by 8.7%,that is an increase in the general
price level by 0.9%, the HCP added.
This growth was due to increases in both agricultural products' value added in
volume by 26.9%, and in Non-agricultural GDP by 4.9%, according to the same
source.
In terms of sectors, the HCP said that mining and energy rose by 10.2% in Q4
2009, compared to a decrease of 8.2% a year earlier.
Manufacturing and construction industries increased by 3.8% and 6.1%
respectively.
MAP