In January 2025, the industrial output (formal sector) increased by 7.9 percent compared to January 2024, against an increase of 9.4 percent on annual average basis.
Activities performed as follows:
- Mining and quarrying increased by 4.3 percent
- Manufacturing increased by 7.1 percent
- Electricity increased by 4.2 percent; and
- Water & waste management increased by 20.0 percent
The output of manufacturing activities increased by 7.1 percent. The increase in manufacturing activities is due to a 16.7 percent increase in food processing and a 13.9 percent increase in manufacturing of beverages and tobacco products. However, manufacturing of textiles, clothing & leather decreased by 8.6 percent.