Belarus's GDP grew by 4% in the first quarter

April 14, Minsk /BelTA correspondent/. Belarus's gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of the current year increased by 4% compared to the same period in 2009, with a forecast growth of 11-13% for 2010, the National Statistical Committee informed BelTA. Industrial production for the specified period of 2010 amounted to 105.9% (annual forecast 110-112%) compared to the same period last year and reached about Br33.5 trillion. The volume of consumer goods production was Br7.8 trillion (109.3%), including food products - Br4.3 trillion (111.1%), and non-food products - Br3.1 trillion (107.7%). The forecast for 2010 for consumer goods production is 114-115%.-0-