Industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose by 8.6% year-on-year in November of 2022, slowing sharply from a 14.1% gain in the prior month while marking the 19th-month running of growth. The latest reading pointed to the softest pace in industrial output since October 2021, with mining and quarrying output slowing considerably (5.7% vs 12.0% in October) as Saudi Arabia increased its oil production to more than 10 million barrels per day. Also, manufacturing activity growth moderated further (19.7% vs 23.2%). At the same time, electricity and gas supplies plunged (-10.9% vs -1.8%). Compared to the prior month, industrial output declined by 3.0% in November, shifting from a 0.3% rise in October. source: Central Department of Statistics and Information

Industrial Production in Saudi Arabia averaged 2.79 percent from 1963 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 26.70 percent in April of 2022 and a record low of -24.90 percent in December of 1982. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Saudi Arabia Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2023.

Industrial Production in Saudi Arabia is expected to be 1.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Saudi Arabia Industrial Production is projected to trend around 3.50 percent in 2024 and 3.00 percent in 2025, according to our econometric models.

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Saudi Arabia Industrial Production



Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2022-12-11 07:00 AM Oct 14.1% 15.7% 9.5%
2023-01-10 06:00 AM Nov 8.6% 14.1% 12%
2023-02-09 06:00 AM Dec 8.6% 6.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Industrial Production 8.60 14.10 percent Nov 2022
Mining Production 5.70 12.00 percent Nov 2022
Manufacturing Production 19.70 23.20 percent Nov 2022
Industrial Production Mom -3.00 0.30 percent Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia Industrial Production
In Saudi Arabia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated into the industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Mining and quarrying account for almost 75% of total production followed by manufacturing (22 percent) and electricity and gas (3 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.60 14.10 26.70 -24.90 1963 - 2022 percent Monthly

News Stream
Saudi Arabia Industrial Output Grows the Least in 13 Months
Saudi Arabia Industrial Output Grows the Least in 13 Months Industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose 8.6% year-on-year in November of 2022, easing sharply from a 14.1% gain in the prior month but marking the 19th consecutive period of growth. The latest reading pointed to the softest pace in industrial output since October 2021, with mining and quarrying output slowing considerably (5.7% vs 12.0% in October) as Saudi Arabia increased its oil production to more than 10 million barrels per day. Also, manufacturing activity growth moderated further (19.7% vs 23.2%). At the same time, electricity and gas supplies plunged (-10.9% vs -1.8%). Compared to the prior month, industrial output declined by 3.0% in November, shifting from a 0.3% rise in October.
2023-01-10
Saudi Arabia Industrial Output Growth at 9-Month Low
Industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose by 14.1% year-on-year in October of 2022, slowing from a 15.7% gain in the prior month while marking the 12th month running of double-digit growth. The latest reading pointed to the softest pace in industrial output since January, amid a slower rise in mining and quarrying output (12% vs 14.2% in September) as Saudi Arabia increased its oil production to more than 10 million barrels per day. At the same time, electricity and gas supplies fell 1.8%, reversing from a 5.5% rise previously. On the flip side, manufacturing activity grew by 23.2%, faster than a 22% advance in September. Compared to the previous month, industrial output went up 0.3% in October, shifting from a 0.4% fall in September.
2022-12-11
Saudi Arabia Industrial Output Growth Holds at Double-Digit
Industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose 15.7% year-on-year in September of 2022, the smallest increase since January albeit a strong one. Yet, it marks the 11th month running of double-digit industrial output growth. Mining and quarrying grew 14.2% as Saudi Arabia increased its oil production to more than 11 million barrels per day in September. Meanwhile, manufacturing activity increased 22% and electricity and gas supplies rose 5.5%. Compared to the previous month, industrial output edged 0.4% lower.
2022-11-10