Israel Sees 1.1% Decline in Industrial Production
Israel's industrial production declined 1.1% in early 2026, though high-tech saw growth and export sales increased significantly.
Jerusalem, 31 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released the data on industrial production of the manufacturing, mining and quarrying sectors: January – March 2026, which showed across the board declines.
January – March 2026, annualized trend data:
Industry, mining and quarrying:
A 1.1% decline in industrial production
A 1.2% decrease in salaried jobs
A 1.6% decrease in the number of working hours
A 0.7% Increase in revenue from sales to the domestic market at constant prices, 29.9% increase in revenue from sales to export at constant prices
Industry, without mining and quarrying and without high technology:
A 0.4% decrease in industrial production
High-tech industries:
A 0.7% increase in industrial production
