Cyprus industrial production rises 1.1% in July as EU output declines

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ industrial production rose by 1.1 per cent in July 2026, reversing declines in the previous two months and contrasting with contractions recorded across the European Union and euro area, according to Eurostat.

Cyprus monthly trend

The July increase followed a 1.4 per cent decline in June and a 0.4 per cent fall in May.

Industrial output had increased by 1.6 per cent in March after declining by 2.4 per cent in February, before remaining unchanged in April.

Cyprus was among EU countries recording growth in industrial production in July, although its increase was smaller than those reported in Luxembourg, Croatia and Ireland.

EU and euro area output

Industrial production across the EU fell by 0.3 per cent in July compared with June, following a 0.1 per cent decline in June.

In the euro area, industrial production decreased by 0.1 per cent in July, matching the 0.1 per cent fall recorded in June.

Sectoral changes

In the euro area, production of intermediate goods rose by 0.3 per cent in July, while energy output increased by 0.9 per cent. Capital goods production rose by 0.5 per cent and durable consumer goods by 0.9 per cent, while non-durable consumer goods production fell by 1.6 per cent.

Across the EU, production of intermediate goods declined by 0.2 per cent, while energy output increased by 0.6 per cent.