UK production output index: manufacture of food products
UK production output index: manufacture of food products stood at 109.2 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production output index by industry | |||||||||||
| 10 — Manufacture of food products | 109.2 | 108.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 | 108 | 105.6 | 105.7 | 104.7 | 106.3 | 106.8 | |
| 13 — Manufacture of textiles | 90.9 | 90 | 90.9 | 93.6 | 94.1 | 90.8 | 94.5 | 97.1 | 94.7 | 91.1 |
Understanding UK production output index: manufacture of food products
Meat processing, dairy production, bakery operations, beverage bottling, and animal feed preparation across the United Kingdom define the scope of this manufacturing output index. Raw agricultural inputs are transformed into consumable foodstuffs, while agricultural cultivation and retail supermarket sales are strictly excluded. Unlike heavy industrial or mineral extraction series, this measure reflects consumer demand patterns, supermarket supply chains, and perishable inventory management.
Reading this index requires accounting for seasonal harvest availability, festive holiday demand spikes, and wholesale price fluctuations passed through real volume calculations. Early survey responses from food processing plants are subject to subsequent revisions. Analysts should evaluate year-on-year comparisons alongside monthly changes to distinguish genuine volume trends from short-term inventory adjustments or supply chain bottlenecks.
Frequently asked questions
- Does food manufacturing include raw farming output?
- No, agricultural crop cultivation and livestock farming are measured under agriculture rather than manufacturing.
- How are seasonal peaks like Christmas handled in the data?
- Seasonal adjustment factors are applied to smooth predictable demand surges across food and beverage factories.
- Are wholesale food distributors counted in this index?
- No, wholesale and retail trade activities are captured separately within the service sector measures.