Industrial production in the UK fell by 0.2% month-on-month in March 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in February but coming in slightly better than market expectations of a 0.3% drop. The decline was primarily driven by contractions in mining and quarrying (-2.3% vs 4% in February) and electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (-4.3% vs 0.9%), while water supply, sewerage and waste management declined further (-1.6% vs -0.2%). In contrast, manufacturing output rebounded to a four-month high of 1.2% from a 0.2% fall in February, mainly supported by recoveries in transport equipment (2% vs -2.1%) and basic metals and metal products (2.1% vs -1.7%), alongside a continued increase in basic pharmaceutical products and preparations (2.1% vs 0.5%). On a yearly basis, industrial output stalled, following an upwardly revised 0.5% fall in the previous month and missing market expectations of a 0.2% rise. During Q1 2026, industrial output increased by 0.2%. source: Office for National Statistics

Industrial Production in the United Kingdom decreased 0.20 percent in March of 2026 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in the United Kingdom averaged 0.15 percent from 1948 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.70 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -15.60 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United Kingdom Industrial Production MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Industrial Production in the United Kingdom decreased 0.20 percent in March of 2026 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in the United Kingdom is expected to be 0.10 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Industrial Production MoM is projected to trend around 0.10 percent in 2027 and 0.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-16 06:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
Feb 0.5% -0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-05-14 06:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
Mar -0.2% 0.3% -0.3% -0.2%
2026-06-12 06:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
Apr -0.2% 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Changes in Inventories 4565.00 -8.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Corporate Profits 165030.00 160993.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY 0.00 -0.50 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.20 0.30 percent Mar 2026
GDP 3-Month Avg 0.60 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 1.20 -0.80 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM 1.20 -0.20 Percent Mar 2026
Mining Production -3.90 -2.00 percent Mar 2026
New Orders 10553.00 11791.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Business Investment QoQ 0.70 -2.90 percent Mar 2026
Business Investment YoY -1.80 1.80 percent Mar 2026


United Kingdom Industrial Production MoM
In the United Kingdom, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 70 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: Food, drink and tobacco (11 percent of total production); transport equipment (9 percent); basic metals (8 percent); other manufacturing and repair (6 percent); pharmaceutical products and preparations (6 percent); and rubber and plastic products and non-metallic mineral products (6 percent). Mining and quarrying account for 12 percent of production, as oil and gas extraction accounts for 10 percent. Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning account for 11 percent of total output and water supply, sewerage and waste management account for 8 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.20 0.30 10.70 -15.60 1948 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices 2016=100, SA

News Stream
UK Industrial Output Falls Less Than Expected
Industrial production in the UK fell by 0.2% month-on-month in March 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in February but coming in slightly better than market expectations of a 0.3% drop. The decline was primarily driven by contractions in mining and quarrying (-2.3% vs 4% in February) and electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (-4.3% vs 0.9%), while water supply, sewerage and waste management declined further (-1.6% vs -0.2%). In contrast, manufacturing output rebounded to a four-month high of 1.2% from a 0.2% fall in February, mainly supported by recoveries in transport equipment (2% vs -2.1%) and basic metals and metal products (2.1% vs -1.7%), alongside a continued increase in basic pharmaceutical products and preparations (2.1% vs 0.5%). On a yearly basis, industrial output stalled, following an upwardly revised 0.5% fall in the previous month and missing market expectations of a 0.2% rise. During Q1 2026, industrial output increased by 0.2%.
2026-05-14
UK Industrial Output Rebounds More than Expected
Industrial production in the UK rose 0.5% month-on-month in February 2026, exceeding market expectations of a 0.2% increase and rebounding from a 0.1% fall in January. Output in mining and quarrying recovered sharply (3.9% vs -5.3% in January), led by extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (5.1% vs -7.0%), while electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply increased at a faster pace (1.5% vs 0%). However, manufacturing production edged down 0.1%, after a 0.2% rise in the previous month, mainly due to lower output for transport equipment (-2.1% vs 3.6%), basic metals and metal products (-2.1% vs 0.7%), and food, beverages, and tobacco (-1.2% vs 2.0%). Growth in water supply, sewerage, and waste management also slowed (0.2% vs 1.5%). On an annual basis, industrial activity decreased by 0.4%, reversing an upwardly revised 0.5% gain but coming in below market expectations of a 0.9% drop.
2026-04-16
UK Inudstrial Output Falls at Softer Pace
Industrial production in the UK fell 0.1% month-on-month in January 2026, defying market expectations of a 0.2% rise, but easing from a 0.9% decline in December. Manufacturing output rebounded modestly (0.1% vs -0.5% in December), mainly driven by recoveries in the manufacture of transport equipment (4% vs -1.1%), food products, beverages, and tobacco (2.2% vs -1.4%), chemical and chemical products (1.5% vs -5%), and other manufacturing and repair (4.5% vs -2%). Output also rebounded for water supply, sewerage, and waste management (1.9% vs -2.4%) and declined at a softer pace for electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply (-0.3% vs -1.7%). In contrast, output in mining and quarrying continued to fall sharply (-3.2% vs -0.7%). On an annual basis, industrial activity edged down to 0.4% from 0.5% in December, slightly below market expectations of a 0.6% gain.
2026-03-13