Industrial output marks new annual gains in February
08:22 - 30 April 2024
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Industrial production in Cyprus exhibited an annual rise for a second consecutive month in February, according to data released by CySTAT.
The Industrial Production Index in February reached 103.4 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 6.7% compared to February 2023. In January the index recorded annual gains of 4.2%.
For the period January – February 2024, the index recorded an increase of 5.8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 6.9% compared to February 2023.
Gains were observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery with 33,8%, whereas mining and quarrying rose by 29.3%.
A negative change was observed in the electricity supply sector 5.2%, CySTAT added.
(Source: CNA)