Ammon News - The national industrial production grew modestly in the first nine months of 2025, supported by gains in manufacturing and electricity output, according to the latest data released by the Department of Statistics (DoS).

The Industrial Production Quantity Index recorded an increase of 1.47% during the January–September period compared with the same timeframe in 2024. The overall index stood at 88.96 points, up from 87.67 points a year earlier, based on the new base year (2018 = 100).

On a monthly basis, however, industrial activity slowed. The index declined by 0.8% in September 2025 compared with the same month last year, and by 3.58% compared with August 2025, signaling a short-term contraction across several sub-sectors.

The manufacturing sector, which carries the largest relative weight of 88.7%, expanded by 1.45% in the first nine months of the year. The electricity sector saw a stronger increase of 3.24%, reflecting higher generation capacity and demand, while the mining and quarrying sector slipped 0.87%, weighed down by lower extraction volumes.

In monthly terms, September’s downturn was primarily driven by a 1.32% decline in manufacturing output, offset partially by gains of 3.39% in both the mining and electricity sectors.

Comparing September to August 2025, the index showed a broader industrial slowdown. Manufacturing production dropped 2.63%, mining decreased 1.65%, and electricity output fell sharply by 18.27%, reflecting seasonal demand fluctuations.

Economists noted that while the cumulative growth in industrial production indicates steady recovery momentum, the monthly declines underscore the fragility of short-term demand and the impact of external factors, including energy prices and regional supply chain shifts.