UK production output index: machinery repair
UK production output index: machinery repair stood at 106.3 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 | |||||||||||
| 33 — Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 106.3 | 106.2 | 103.1 | 102.4 | 101.7 | 105.6 | 104.3 | 97.2 | 100.6 | 96.5 | |
| 35 — Electricity gas steam and air conditioning supply | 94.2 | 95.7 | 96 | 95 | 95.6 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 97.5 | 97 | 95.7 |
Understanding UK production output index: machinery repair
Machinery repair and installation tracks the monthly volume of gross value added generated across the United Kingdom by specialised service units maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery and equipment. Unlike manufacturing new machinery, this series measures ongoing maintenance, overhaul services, and specialised setup operations for factories and power plants. Data is compiled from business turnover surveys deflated by specialised repair service price indices.
Output often runs counter-cyclical or stable during broader manufacturing downturns, as firms service existing machinery rather than purchasing new capital assets. Seasonal patterns align with scheduled industrial shutdown periods when heavy maintenance is performed. Analysts should review rolling averages to assess underlying industrial service demand without letting routine factory shutdown maintenance distort single-month evaluations.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover automotive vehicle repairs?
- No, motor vehicle and motorcycle repair services are handled under wholesale and retail trade classifications, not industrial repair.
- What kinds of equipment installation are included here?
- Installing industrial machinery in factories, setting up specialised power generation equipment, and overhauling heavy industrial pumps are typical activities.
- Why might repair output rise when new machinery output falls?
- When capital investment budgets tighten, companies frequently choose to repair and maintain existing machinery rather than purchase new equipment.