Industrial production and producer prices data for mid-2026

Recent reports from the Statistical Service indicate growth in the industrial sector for the first half of 2026. The Industrial Production Index rose by 1.5% during the January–May 2026 period compared to the same period in 2025, driven by significant gains in water supply, electricity, and metal production. Conversely, sectors like material recovery and equipment manufacturing experienced declines. Meanwhile, the Industrial Producer Price Index reached 125.8 points in June 2026, marking a 0.3% increase from May and a 2.3% rise year-on-year.

For the January–June 2026 period, producer prices overall increased by 0.8% compared to the first half of 2025. In June 2026, sectoral producer price increases were recorded across all major areas on an annual basis, with water supply and material recovery leading with 5.8%, followed by electricity (3.6%) and manufacturing (1.8%). Among manufacturing branches, notable annual growth was seen in electronic, optical, and electrical equipment production (10.8%). While monthly trends showed slight price increases in mining and manufacturing, the water supply and material recovery sector saw a minor monthly decrease of 0.2%.

These indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the ongoing performance of the industrial sector. The Statistical Service continues to track these metrics to evaluate the impact of market conditions on industrial output and production costs.