Spain’s industrial production rose by 1.5% in August on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on October 6, 2026. Year-on-year, industrial output increased by 1.6%, highlighting sustained growth in the industrial sector despite some weaknesses in consumer goods.
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The production of capital goods saw a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, while energy production experienced a more significant rise of 4.7%. Output of intermediate goods also improved, growing by 2% compared to August 2025.
In contrast, consumer goods exhibited varied performance. Non-durable consumer goods production declined by 0.7% year-on-year, and durable consumer goods faced a more pronounced drop of 6.9%.
These figures indicate that growth in Spain’s industrial sector in August was primarily driven by energy and intermediate goods, while demand for durable consumer products presented ongoing challenges. Economists will closely analyze this data as industrial production serves as a critical indicator of the Spanish economy's health and may offer insights into broader economic trends within the eurozone's fourth-largest economy.