Industrial Production and Producer Price Indexes Rise in Q2 2026, Highlighting Strong Manufacturing Growth

Provisional statistics on index of industrial production and producer price index for manufacturing and waste management sectors for second quarter of 2026

According to the provisional results of a survey released today (September 14) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the index of industrial production for manufacturing industries as a whole increased by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, following a year-on-year increase of 3.1% in the first quarter of 2026. The corresponding producer price index increased by 13.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, following a year-on-year increase of 17.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

The Census and Statistics Department, Photo source: reference image

The index of industrial production for sewerage, waste management and remediation activities increased by 1.0% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, as against a year-on-year decrease of 1.4% in the first quarter of 2026. The corresponding producer price index increased by 2.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, following a year-on-year increase of 3.9% in the first quarter of 2026.

The sewage treatment works in Sha Tin, Photo source: reference image

Indices of industrial production reflect changes in the volume of local industrial output after discounting the effect of price changes. The price changes are measured by the producer price indices compiled from data on producer prices of selected industrial goods/services collected in the same survey.

Comparing the industrial production in respect of major manufacturing industries in the second quarter of 2026 with that a year earlier, increases in output volume were recorded mainly in the metal, computer, electronic and optical products, machinery and equipment industry (+3.8%), and the paper products, printing and reproduction of recorded media industry (+2.8%). On the other hand, decreases in output volume were recorded in the food, beverages and tobacco industry (-4.0%), and the textiles and wearing apparel industry (-1.5%).

On a seasonally adjusted basis, the index of industrial production for manufacturing industries as a whole increased by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2026.

Producer price indices reflect changes in the prices of local output. They measure changes in the actual prices (net of any discounts or rebates allowed to buyers, plus any surcharges) received by producers for their output. Transportation and other incidental charges are not included.

Comparing the second quarter of 2026 with a year earlier, increases in producer prices were recorded mainly in the metal, computer, electronic and optical products, machinery and equipment industry (+24.6%), and the food, beverages and tobacco industry (+0.7%). On the other hand, decreases in producer prices were recorded in the textiles and wearing apparel industry (-0.8%), and the paper products, printing and reproduction of recorded media industry (-0.4%).

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The revised figures on indices of industrial production and producer price indices for manufacturing and waste management sectors for the second quarter of 2026 will be released at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/page_8000.html) and relevant publications of the Department starting from October 20, 2026.

Users can browse and download the reports "Quarterly Index of Industrial Production for Manufacturing and Waste Management Sectors, 2nd Quarter 2026" (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1070002&scode=310) and "Quarterly Producer Price Index for Manufacturing and Waste Management Sectors, 2nd Quarter 2026" (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1070003&scode=280) at the website of the C&SD.

For enquiries about indices of industrial production and producer price indices for manufacturing and waste management sectors, please contact the Industrial Production Statistics Section of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 7247; email: ind-production@censtatd.gov.hk).

Investigation upon District Council Member's conviction

The Government noted today (September 14) that the District Court convicted Yuen Long District Council (YLDC) Member Sei Chun-hing of intercourse with a girl under 16, with Sei on remand until sentencing on October 27.

The Government places great importance on the conduct and integrity of DC Members, and will closely monitor the progress of the legal proceedings and follow up accordingly. The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs (SHYA) has received a letter from the Chairman and three Members of the YLDC, pursuant to the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547) (the Ordinance), to initiate an investigation on the matter. The SHYA will appoint a supervisory committee, in accordance with the Ordinance and the performance monitoring system of DC Members, to conduct the investigation.