Producer prices in the manufacturing sector—excluding oil refining—dipped slightly in August 2025, according to new figures released by the High Commission for Planning. Compared to July, the index saw a modest drop of 0.1 percent, reflecting small declines across several key industries.
The decrease was primarily driven by lower prices in food production, clothing, and metal manufacturing. Food-related industries posted a 0.2 percent decline, apparel prices dropped by 0.6 percent, and the metallurgy sector saw a 0.5 percent reduction. These downward trends outweighed gains in other areas, most notably a strong 1.5 percent increase in machinery and equipment manufacturing.
Meanwhile, prices in sectors like mining, electricity generation, and water supply held steady. These industries reported no movement in producer prices for the month, suggesting a period of price stability in the broader energy and utilities landscape.
As for the rest of the industrial economy, most branches saw little to no change. Chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, the automotive industry, and furniture production all maintained price levels consistent with the previous month, indicating a general pause in price fluctuations across a wide swath of the manufacturing sector.
