Industrial production index for January 2026

The Statistical Service reported that the Industrial Production Index reached 109.5 points in January 2026, based on a 2021 reference of 100. This represents a 3.7% increase compared to January 2025. Within the manufacturing sector, production grew by 1.5%. Other sectors showed varied performance, with electricity supply rising by 18.6% and water supply and material recovery increasing by 6%. Conversely, the mining and quarrying sector experienced a contraction of 16.1%. Positive manufacturing trends were led by wood and cork products at 4.9%, followed by refined petroleum, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals at 3.2%, metal products at 3.2%, and food, beverage, and tobacco products at 1.9%. Negative growth was noted in paper and printing at -2% and non-metallic mineral products at -0.9%.