Industrial production index rises in July 2026

In July 2026, the Industrial Production Index reached 129.2 points, marking a 1.5% increase compared to July 2025. Data from the Statistical Service indicates that for the cumulative period of January through July 2026, the index grew by 1.6% relative to the same period in the previous year.

The sector-specific data shows a 1.5% annual increase in manufacturing, alongside significant growth in water supply and material recovery at 8.2%, and mining and quarrying at 6.0%. Conversely, the electricity supply sector saw a decline of 1.1% in July. For the seven-month period ending in July 2026, notable increases were observed in water collection and supply (+11.7%), basic metals and metal product manufacturing (+5.7%), and the wood and cork industry (+4.8%).

Contrasting these trends, the data highlights specific contractions in industrial activity. The largest declines during the seven-month period were reported in material recovery, which fell by 6.6%, and the manufacture of machinery, equipment, and motor vehicles, which decreased by 5.5%. These indicators reflect the current performance of the industrial sector based on the Statistical Service reports provided to the public.