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Industrial production output increased by 3.9 % in May
Central Statistical Bureau calendar adjusted data at constant prices show that, compared to May 2024, in May 2025 industrial production output1 increased by 3.9 %. Output in manufacturing rose by 5.6 %, as well as in electricity and gas supply by 1.2 %, but in mining and quarrying it reduced by 18.2 %.
The largest increase was recorded in manufacture of non-metallic mineral products (13.7 %), followed by manufacture of machinery and equipment (13.3 %), printing and reproduction of recorded media (12.2 %), and manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products (11.0 %). Increased industrial output was also observed in three sectors having the largest share in manufacturing – manufacture of food products (4.7 %), manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (1.2 %) and manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture (0.7 %). However, reduction was recorded in manufacture of wearing apparel (23.3 %), repair and installation of machinery and equipment (14.2 %) and manufacture of chemicals and chemical products (8.8 %).
Compared to April 2025, in May 2025 industrial production output rose by 1.3 % (seasonally adjusted data at constant prices). Output in manufacturing increased by 0.4 %, as well as in electricity and gas supply by 15.4 %, while in mining and quarrying reduced by 16.9 %.
Changes in industrial production output
(as per cent, at constant prices)
| Jan.–May 2025 | May 2025 compared to | |
April 2025 | May 2024 | ||
Total | 1.2 | 1.3 | 3.9 |
Mining and quarrying | -6.0 | -16.9 | -18.2 |
Manufacturing | 3.1 | 0.4 | 5.6 |
Manufacture of food products | 8.0 | -6.8 | 4.7 |
Manufacture of beverages | -0.2 | 1.4 | -5.6 |
Manufacture of textiles | 4.1 | -6.1 | -0.4 |
Manufacture of wearing apparel | -8.1 | -3.4 | -23.3 |
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture | 5.3 | -5.0 | 0.7 |
Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2.1 | -1.1 | -5.7 |
Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 7.5 | 2.8 | 12.2 |
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | -11.9 | -1.3 | -8.8 |
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10.7 | -0.9 | 4.1 |
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 16.9 | -1.5 | 13.7 |
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | -2.2 | -0.2 | 1.2 |
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | -6.0 | 6.7 | 11.0 |
Manufacture of electrical equipment | -2.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
Manufacture of machinery and equipment | -3.1 | 12.6 | 13.3 |
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | -1.3 | 1.9 | 9.0 |
Manufacture of furniture | 2.0 | -4.4 | -4.7 |
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment* | 6.8 | -18.0 | -14.2 |
Electricity and gas supply** | -6.3 | 15.4 | 1.2 |
* Repair and maintenance of ships and boats, repair of fabricated metal products, machinery and equipment, installation of industrial machinery and equipment.
** Excluding steam and air conditioning supply.
Manufacturing turnover2
Compared to May 2024, in May 2025 manufacturing turnover increased by 3.3 % (calendar adjusted data at current prices). Turnover on domestic market went up by 2.2 % and on non-domestic market by 3.8 % (of which of 7.6 % in euro area and of 0.5 % in non-euro area).
Compared to April 2025, in May 2025 manufacturing turnover reduced by 0.9 % (seasonally adjusted data). Turnover on domestic market went down by 2.8 % and on non-domestic market went up by 0.1 % (of which drop of 3.5 % in euro area and rise of 3.6 % in non-euro area).
The data published may be specified during the upcoming months if additional information is received.
Methodological information
1 Industrial production output is calculated by summing the self-produced products sold and industrial services provided during the respective month with the change in stocks of finished products and work in progress. The volume index of industrial production describes changes in the volume of industrial production during the reference period in comparison to the base period. The index is estimated by recalculating the production output indicator at constant prices with the help of producer price indices.
2 Industrial turnover covers the self-produced products sold and industrial services provided during the respective month. Industrial turnover index characterises monthly changes in demand for industrial goods and services on the market. It is calculated at current prices without excluding price influence. Unlike the industrial output that also includes unfinished goods and goods in stock, turnover only includes the goods sold and industrial services provided.
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More information on the data:
Līga Daniela Robate
Short-Term Business Statistics Section
E-mail: Liga.Robate@csp.gov.lv
Phone: +371 67366950
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