28.04.20
In the first quarter of 2020, the industry of Turkmenistan showed positive dynamics, due to the growth of industrialization and production volumes. According to expert economist Valentin Trapeznikov, this will allow the country's economy to maintain growth rates even in the conditions of the global crisis. This was reported by the online radio "Voice of the CIS".

In a short interview with the publication, the candidate of economic Sciences gives statistics on the increase in production of gasoline, polypropylene - by more than a third, polyethylene – by more than 2.7 times, mineral fertilizers – almost twice, cotton fiber – by 89%, raw silk-by 76.8%. In general, the cost of manufactured products is about 14.4 billion manats higher than last year's figures by 3.6%.
According to the expert, these results were achieved thanks to the launched processes of industrialization of the national economy.
As noted, Trapeznikov, the main growth of the industry is due to the production of fuel and energy complex – is 58.9%, however, in the beginning of the year increase observed in all sectors – in the power industry, metalwork, chemical and light industries.
The economic observer concludes that the economy of Turkmenistan, despite the global economic crisis and a significant decline in the growth of national economies, will be able to maintain its growth rate in 2020.

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