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Industrial production growth moderates again in July
Industrial output grew at a notably softer rate of 10.2% in annual terms in July, following June’s 18.2% jump, according to a preliminary estimate. July’s slowdown partly reflected a less favorable base effect.
On a monthly basis, industrial output declined 0.5% in seasonally-adjusted terms in July (June: -0.3% s.a. mom). Meanwhile, the trend improved, with annual average growth in industrial production coming in at 12.6% in July, from 11.1% in June.
Commenting on the outlook for industry in the near term, Peter Virovacz, Hungary senior economist at ING, said:
“First in June, then in July. Industry’s performance came as a cold shower in an otherwise hot economy. Supply chain disruptions are having an impact on the sector. […] Besides the GDP impact, the more forceful impact comes from the side of pricing. Rising input and labour costs may further strengthen producer price inflation in the months ahead. As producers are still in a better bargaining position amid expanding demand and scarce supply, we see this becoming more of an issue from a consumer price point of view too, further strengthening the already high inflation pressure.”
FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast panelists project industrial output to increase 11.9% in 2021, which is down 0.4 percentage points from last month’s projection. For 2022, the panel projects industrial output to expand 6.1%.
Hungary - Industry Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production (annual variation in %) | 7.4 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 5.4 |
Hungary Industry Chart
Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) and FocusEconomics calculations.
Hungary Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 2.08 | 0.0 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 295.1 | -0.68 % | Jan 01 |
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