Economic indicators show industrial growth in Palestine and rising inflation in Tunisia

In Palestine, the industrial production index rose by 1.21% in August 2026 compared to July 2026, reaching a value of 84.68. The increase was driven by a 14.12% rise in electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply activities, as well as a 6.24% increase in water supply and waste management services.

Conversely, manufacturing activities saw a 0.60% decline, with notable decreases in non-metallic metal products, tobacco, textiles, and chemicals. However, sectors such as pharmaceuticals, clothing, furniture, and food products recorded growth. Mining and quarrying activities also experienced a 0.43% decrease.

In Tunisia, the household consumer inflation rate reached 5.6% in September 2026. The consumer price index rose by 0.8% compared to August, primarily due to price increases in food and beverages (up 2.1%), education (up 3.9%), and household furniture and services (up 0.5%).

Food price inflation reached an annual rate of 8.4%, driven by significant increases in poultry (16.5%), fresh fruit (16.3%), and lamb (14.6%). In the services sector, hotel services saw a notable increase of 14.7%. Core inflation, excluding energy and food, remained stable at 4.9%.