In February, industrial production decreased by 1.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and by 1.8 percent compared to the previous month

The production volume decreased in most of the manufacturing sub-sectors compared to the same month of the previous year, the report added.

Among the most important sub-sectors, the manufacture of computers, electronics, optical products, and electrical equipment expanded, while there was a decline in vehicle manufacturing and the manufacture of food, beverages, and tobacco products.

In the first two months of the year, industrial production was 2.0 percent lower than in the same period in 2025.

The detailed data on industrial production for February will be published by the Central Statistical Office on April 15, based on its second estimate.