Macro EconomyMedium•10 November 2026•
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Saudi Industrial Production Index Surges 15.6% in September
Key Facts
1Saudi Arabia's industrial production index increased by 15.6% in September compared to August, reaching 101.3.
2Mining and quarrying activities surged by 29.9%, while manufacturing output grew by 2.8% month-on-month.
3Despite the monthly rebound, the index remained 10.9% lower than the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's industrial production index increased by 15.6% in September 2026 compared to August, reaching 101.3. Arab News reported that the surge was fueled by mining and quarrying activities, which jumped 29.9%, while manufacturing output grew by 2.8% month-on-month.
Despite the significant monthly rebound, the index remained 10.9% lower than the previous year's levels. This contrast highlights ongoing long-term challenges for the industrial sector even as mining and manufacturing activities showed positive momentum during September.