Belarus Industrial Output Inches Up in September

Belarus’ industrial production grew by 0.5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, accelerating from a 0.2% increase in the January–August period. Growth was driven by a 7.2% expansion in electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air-conditioning supply, while mining and quarrying output rose by 2.6%. Water supply, waste management and remediation activities also recorded growth of 1.8%. However, manufacturing output declined by 0.6%, offsetting gains in other sectors and extending its contraction streak to more than a year.

Belarus’ industrial production edged up 0.2% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, following a 0.1% increase in the first seven months. Growth was supported by a 7.5% increase in electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air-conditioning supply, while mining and quarrying output rose 2.7%. Water supply, waste management and remediation activities increased 1.6%. However, manufacturing output contracted 1%, limiting gains in other sectors and remaining in contraction for more than a year.

Belarus’ industrial production edged up 0.1% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, improving from a 0.7% decline in the first half of the year and returning to positive growth after remaining in contraction for the last twelve months. Growth was supported by a 7.9% increase in electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air-conditioning supply, while mining and quarrying output rose 2.7%. Water supply, waste management and remediation activities also recorded modest growth of 1.8%. However, manufacturing output contracted 1.2%, offsetting gains across other sectors and remaining in contraction for a year.