The contribution of net external demand was positive, higher than in the prior period, while external demand contributed more negatively than in the second quarter.
Year-on-year, the economy grew 1.9 percent, the same pace as in the previous period. The positive contribution of domestic demand remained unchanged, as private consumption accelerated, while investment advanced at a slower pace. Meantime, net external demand contribution remained negative, with both imports and exports of goods and services accelerating.