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Mongolia Quarterly Economic Update Summary

Core Content

The Mongolia Quarterly Economic Update by the World Bank provides an overview of recent economic and social developments, highlighting key trends in GDP growth, inflation, fiscal policy, and the banking sector. It also outlines the implications of these trends on labor markets, poverty, and financial stability.

Main Points

Economic Growth

GDP growth has been exceptionally high, reaching 20.8% year-on-year (yoy) in Q3 2011, following 17.3% yoy in Q2.
The overall annual growth is expected to be close to 15%, more than double the 2010 growth of 6.4%.
Growth is driven by infrastructure spending linked to the mining sector, particularly Oyu Tolgoi (OT), and expansionary fiscal policies.

Real Sector Developments

Mining and manufacturing continue to grow at a healthy pace, with mining output rising by 6% yoy in September, and manufacturing by 17% yoy.
Construction sector growth has accelerated, with concerns about a construction bubble similar to the 2004-08 boom.
Cement demand has surged, with consumption increasing more than tenfold in the past decade. Prices have tripled in the last five years, and the sector is overheating.

Labor Markets and Poverty

Unemployment is trending down, but remains high at around 9%.
Informal labor markets are experiencing a decline in real wages due to inflationary pressures.
Real wages fell by 13% in October compared to July, and 9% of laborers reported that their earnings did not meet basic needs.
Poverty is being exacerbated by rising food prices, which affect 22% of the urban poor in Ulaanbaatar.

Inflation

Headline inflation in Ulaanbaatar reached 11.9% yoy in September, up from 9.9% in August.
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) has been rising throughout the year, reaching 12.7% in September.
Food inflation is expected to rise further due to the lag in inflation between Mongolia and China, with Chinese food inflation at 13.4% in September.
The Bank of Mongolia (BoM) has raised interest rates and reserve requirement ratios to combat inflation, but real interest rates are still low, and monetary policy may be undermined by expansionary fiscal policy.

Fiscal Developments

Fiscal balances have improved strongly, with a surplus of 2.5% of GDP in September 2011.
Government revenues have increased significantly, reaching 40.1% of GDP on a 12-month rolling basis, up from 28.4% in 2009.
Expenditures have also risen sharply, reaching 38.8% of GDP in September 2011, the highest since 2008.
The 2011 budget amendment and 2012 proposal aim to increase spending further, with a deficit target of 9.8% of GDP under the 2011 amendment and 4.1% of GDP under the 2012 budget.

External Sector

Trade deficit is close to record levels, at US$1.4 billion in September, driven by import surges in transport equipment and machinery.
Coal exports to China have grown strongly, while copper and cashmere exports have underperformed.
Commodity price volatility is a major risk, as Mongolia is highly exposed to global price fluctuations.

Banking Sector

Credit growth has surged to 52% yoy in September, with a loan to deposit ratio nearing 100%, indicating liquidity risks.
Non-performing loans (NPLs) remain high, and credit concentration is a growing concern.
Foreign currency (FX) reserves have stabilized at record levels, while central bank bills issuance has declined.

Key Information

GDP growth is 20.8% yoy in Q3 2011, with infrastructure spending and mining development as key drivers.
Construction is a growing concern, with cement prices rising sharply due to high demand and limited local supply.
Inflation is accelerating, especially in food and energy sectors, with core inflation rising to 12.7% in September.
Monetary policy is being tightened by the BoM, but fiscal expansion is hindering its effectiveness.
Fiscal balance is 2.5% of GDP in September 2011, with revenue and expenditure both rising significantly.
Expenditures are increasing due to social transfers, wages, and capital spending, with social transfers accounting for more than half of the increase.
2012 budget plans to double total expenditures compared to 2010, with a deficit of 4.1% of GDP.
FDI inflows remain strong, while portfolio inflows have dropped to zero, reflecting global risk aversion.
Exchange rate has appreciated 4.8% since August, and cement prices have tripled in the last five years.
Financial stability is under threat due to high credit growth, NPLs, and liquidity risks.

Conclusion

The economy is showing signs of overheating, with high GDP growth, rising inflation, and expansionary fiscal policy. While mining and manufacturing are growing, construction and food inflation pose significant risks, particularly to the poor. The Bank of Mongolia has taken proactive measures to control inflation, but fiscal policy remains a challenge to monetary stability. The 2012 budget is expected to increase spending, potentially triggering a wage price spiral and undermining export competitiveness. Financial sector risks are also growing, requiring close monitoring and prudent policy to maintain economic stability.