In July 2026, the industrial production index rose by 1.5% compared to July 2025, reaching 129.2 units. The index increased by 1.6% for January–July 2026 compared to the previous year.
The Industrial Production Index for July 2026 reached 129.2 units (base 2021=100), recording a 1.5% increase compared to July 2025. For the period January–July 2026, the index increased by 1.6% compared to the same period of the previous year.
The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 1.5% compared to July 2025. Water supply and materials recovery increased by 8.2%, and mining and quarrying increased by 6.0%. Electricity supply decreased by 1.1%.
Significant positive changes in manufacturing compared to July 2025 were observed in the manufacturing of other non-metallic mineral products (+6.0%), wood and products of wood and cork (except furniture) (+5.1%), furniture and machinery manufacturing (+3.8%), and basic metals (+3.7%). Negative changes were seen in machinery and transport equipment (-6.8%), paper products and printing (-4.7%), and refined petroleum and chemicals (-2.9%).
For January–July 2026, the most significant positive changes were in water collection, treatment, and supply (+11.7%), basic metals (+5.7%), and wood products (+4.8%). The largest negative changes were in materials recovery (-6.6%) and machinery and transport equipment (-5.5%).
Data collection is conducted by the Statistical Service via telephone or email, covering enterprises with a production value over 2 million Euros or 20 or more employees. The index uses 2021 as the base year, with the average of 12 months equal to 100. The index is a weighted average based on the value added of each sub-sector according to NACE Rev. 2 classification.
Further information and methodological details are available on the CYSTAT Portal and related links. Contact Ms. Elisavet Zinonos at 22602187 or via email at ezinonos@cystat.mof.gov.cy, or Mr. Charalambos Alkiviadous at 22602189 or via email at calkiviadous@cystat.mof.gov.cy.
