UK services output index: repair of computers and goods
UK services output index: repair of computers and goods stood at 135.3 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 1997 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services output index by industry | |||||||||||
| 95 — Repair of computers and personal and household goods | 135.3 | 132.1 | 123.1 | 118.9 | 113.3 | 125.4 | 106.1 | 112.1 | 104.1 | 120.1 | |
| 96 — Other personal service activities | 97 | 98.2 | 97.4 | 96.4 | 96.5 | 93.9 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 93.5 | 95.8 |
Understanding UK services output index: repair of computers and goods
This measure quantifies the economic output generated by the repair and maintenance of computers, communication equipment, personal electronics, and household goods across the United Kingdom. It covers workshop and field technician services focused on restoring broken hardware, footwear, furniture, and domestic appliances, excluding factory-level warranty repairs performed by manufacturers. This series isolates the aftermarket and remedial segment of consumer goods from the initial retail sale.
When analysing this index, observers must account for the increasing disposability of consumer electronics, which can structurally alter repair volumes over long horizons. Monthly figures often experience revisions as survey responses from independent repair shops are fully processed. Analysts should avoid treating repair volumes as a direct proxy for retail sales, as rising repair activity can sometimes signal constrained household budgets rather than economic expansion.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover factory warranty repairs conducted by product makers?
- No, it is strictly limited to independent repair and maintenance services for computers, household goods, and personal items.
- What types of personal goods are included alongside computers?
- The category incorporates the repair of footwear, clothing, furniture, home furnishings, and personal electronic equipment.
- How do technological trends affect this series?
- Falling hardware prices can encourage replacement over repair, gradually shifting the composition of measured output.