Overview of Price Index Changes
The production price index recorded a modest increase of 0.3% in January 2026. This rise can be attributed to various factors across multiple industrial sectors.
Sector-Specific Price Movements
The food industry and machinery manufacturing sectors experienced notable price increases of 1.3%. Additionally, the metal products manufacturing and non-metallic mineral products sectors saw a rise of 0.5%.
The apparel industry reported a price increase of 0.4%, while furniture manufacturing prices rose by 0.8%. The textile industry, although experiencing a smaller increase, still contributed with a 0.1% rise.
Declines and Stagnation in Other Sectors
Conversely, the metallurgy sector faced a price decline of 0.2%. Furthermore, the production price indices for extractive industries, electricity production and distribution, as well as water production and distribution remained unchanged during the same period.
