cyprus industry — cyprus industry — The Cyprus Industrial Production Index climbed to 113.0 units in December 2025, reflecting a 3.5 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Set against a reference year of 2021, where the index is established at 100 units, this rise marks a positive end to the year for the island’s industrial sector. Throughout 2025, industrial production experienced an overall increase of 3.6 per cent compared with 2024.
Cyprus industry: Manufacturing Sector Drives Growth
The manufacturing sector emerged as the primary catalyst for this growth, expanding by 4.6 per cent year-on-year in December alone. Notably, the production of furniture and related goods surged by 13.8 per cent, highlighting a vibrant market for home and office furnishings. This was closely followed by a significant increase of 11.9 per cent in the manufacture of wood and products derived from wood and cork.
Other Contributors to the Index
In addition, the water supply and materials recovery sectors saw an increase of 3.2 per cent during the same month. These sectors reflect the growing focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility within the industrial landscape.
Challenges in Certain Industries
However, not all sectors shared in the positive momentum. The electricity supply industry faced a decline of 2.4 per cent, while mining and quarrying dropped by 1.7 per cent compared to December 2024. These reductions underscore the challenges that certain industries continue to face in a shifting economic environment.
Yearly Performance Highlights
Looking at the cumulative performance for the entire year, the manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products stood out with a remarkable increase of 10.9 per cent compared to 2024. The wood and cork products sector also thrived, rising by 9.1 per cent, while basic metals and fabricated metal products experienced an 8 per cent growth.
In contrast, the manufacture of paper and paper products and printing saw the most significant decline, plummeting by 9.5 per cent year-on-year. Additionally, textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products fell by 3.8 per cent, alongside a contraction of 2 per cent in electricity supply for the year.
