Saudi industrial production falls 16.3% in June 2026
Saudi Arabia’s industrial production index dropped 16.3% in June 2026, mainly due to a sharp decline in the mining sector, official data shows.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Authority for Statistics has reported a 16.3% year-on-year decrease in Saudi Arabia’s overall industrial production index for June 2026, compared to the same month in 2025. The authority attributed this decline primarily to a significant drop in mining and quarrying activity.
According to the released data, the mining and quarrying index fell by 27% year-on-year, which had a major impact on the overall industrial sector’s performance.
Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector also saw a decrease of 2.3% in June 2026 compared to the previous year.
Growth in certain industrial activities
On the other hand, the water supply, sewage, waste management, and remediation activities sector grew by 6% year-on-year. The electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector also rose by 2.8% during the same period.