Egypt's production index for transformative, extractive industries rises 11.6% in August

CAIRO – 3 November 2021: Production index of manufacturing and extractive industries (excluding crude oil and petroleum products) hiked in August by 11.6 percent on a monthly basis, recording 116.60 (primary), compared to 104.98 in July (final), according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

CAPMAS noted that the paper industry and its products’ index reached 73.31 during August 2021, compared to 53.43 in July 2021, with an increase of 37.20 percent, due to the preparation for the school season. 

The pharmaceutical, chemical and pharmaceutical industries index rose 16.75 percent, reaching 121.71 during August 2021, compared to 104.26 in July 2021, due to the increase in demand for medicines and to meet the needs of the market. 

On the other hand, CAPMAS revealed that the index of the other transportation equipment industry amounted to 327.07 during August, compared to 341.99 during July, marking a decrease of 4.36 percent due to the market needs.