Castilla-La Mancha industrial production rises 7.2% in August

Industrial production in Castilla-La Mancha rose by 7.2% year-on-year in August, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). This growth rate significantly exceeded the national average of 1.6%.

The regional increase was driven largely by intermediate goods, which saw a 16.3% rise. Non-durable consumer goods also grew by 10.7%, while durable goods experienced a decline of 15.4%. Other sectors included a 3.3% increase in energy and a 2.4% rise in capital goods. This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth for the region.

Nationally, Spain's industrial production grew by 1.6% in August compared to the previous year, representing a deceleration from the growth recorded in July. Despite the slowdown, Spain has seen six consecutive months of increases.