Turnover in Services Sector increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2010

BusinessEconomy ♦ Published: September 6, 2010; 22:48 ♦ (Vindobona)

Based on results for the first half of 2010, turnover of Austrian services enterprises at nominal values rose by 1.9% compared to the first half year 2009.

Turnover in Services Sector increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2010 / Picture: © Vindobona.org

Growth rates in administrative and support service activities (+4.8%) and accommodation and food service activities (+4.1%) were above average.

Wholesale trade increased by 9.1% in nominal and by 4.3% in real terms compared to the first half of 2009.

Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles showed an increase of 2.3% at nominal values…