South Africa Factory Activity Shrinks for 2nd Month

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-12T11:20:23+00:00

Manufacturing activity in South Africa declined by 1.4% year-on-year in December 2025, continuing a downturn with a total production shrinkage of 1.3% for the year compared to 2024.

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2026-02-12 11:20:23

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Manufacturing activity in South Africa fell by 1.4% year-on-year in December 2025, extending a two-month downturn following an upwardly revised 2% decline in November. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, output decreased by 1.2%, after an upwardly revised 2.1% slump in the previous month. In 2025, total manufacturing production shrank by 1.3% compared with 2024.

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