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May Industrial Production Boosted by Strong Manufacturing Print

TURKEY
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TURKEY MAY IP +0.5% M/M (FCST -0.3%); APR 0.0% M/M
TURKEY MAY IP +9.1% Y/Y (FCST +8.0%); APR +10.8% Y/Y
TURKEY MAY RETAIL TRADE +20.8% Y/Y; APR +15.0% r Y/Y

  • Turkish industrial production grew by 0.5% m/m in May, coming in stronger than the anticipated -0.3% m/m contraction.
  • Compared to May 2021, IP expanded by 9.1%, remaining in line with robust rates of expansions seen this year.
  • Manufacturing accounted for the bulk of IP growth, increasing by 0.8% m/m, whilst mining and energy decreased by 3.0% m/m and 0.3% m/m respectively.
  • Real retail sales saw a strong 1.9% m/m and 20.8% y/y expansion in May, whereby food sales saw a significant 2.8% m/m uptick abd automotive fuels jumped 7.8% m/m.
  • This May data highlights the Turkish economy's robustness in the face of the falling Lira, however with inflation soaring at 78.62% y/y in June, downside risks to growth may materialise in upcoming months, particulaly if the tourist season disappoints.

Source: Turkstat

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