UK index of production: manufacturing output
UK index of production: manufacturing output stood at 101.5 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 1948 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index of Production and Index of Services (ONS) | |||||||||||
| Manufacturing | 101.5 | 100.6 | 101.1 | 101.3 | 100.9 | 99.5 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 100.2 | 98.2 | |
| Total production | 98.5 | 98.3 | 98.5 | 99.1 | 98.7 | 98.8 | 98.4 | 98.6 | 99.1 | 97.7 |
Understanding UK index of production: manufacturing output
Manufacturing output measures the physical volume of goods produced by factories, assembly plants, and workshops throughout the United Kingdom. It excludes energy extraction, utility supply, construction, and service activities, concentrating exclusively on the transformation of materials into finished or semi-finished products. Unlike broader production measures, manufacturing isolates goods destined for domestic consumer markets and international export.
Users must account for global supply chain pressures and raw material import costs when assessing this series, as these factors directly impact factory production schedules. Summer factory shutdowns and holiday periods introduce predictable seasonal patterns that require proper adjustment. Comparing manufacturing with the wider production index reveals whether industrial changes are driven by factory floors or volatile energy utilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What economic activities are classified under manufacturing?
- It covers the mechanical, chemical, or physical transformation of materials into new products in the United Kingdom.
- Is energy generation included in manufacturing output?
- No, electricity, gas, and water supply are tracked under separate utility categories within industrial production.
- How do annual factory holidays affect the monthly data?
- Planned summer shutdowns reduce output in specific months, requiring seasonal adjustment to reveal true trends.