Cyprus has emerged as a key industrial performer in the European Union, recording an impressive 10.5 per cent growth in output for November 2025 compared to the same month the previous year. This achievement places the island at the forefront of industrial growth across the bloc, second only to Ireland, which recorded a slightly higher increase of 10.6 per cent.
The latest figures from Eurostat reveal a broader context for this growth. While Cyprus thrived, the overall industrial production in the euro area and the EU showed modest monthly gains of 0.7 per cent and 0.2 per cent respectively. This contrast highlights Cyprus’s notable performance against a backdrop of more conservative growth trends throughout the region.
In the previous month, October 2025, industrial production in the euro area had similarly increased by 0.7 per cent, while the EU recorded a 0.2 per cent rise. However, when reflecting on the annual comparisons, Cyprus stands out with its remarkable growth, as the euro area reported a 2.5 per cent increase and the EU a 2.2 per cent rise in overall industrial output for November 2025.
Examining the sectoral performance reveals a mixed picture for the euro area. Intermediate goods recorded a modest increase of 0.3 per cent, while capital goods rose by 2.8 per cent. Conversely, energy production saw a decline of 2.2 per cent, alongside decreases in durable consumer goods and non-durable consumer goods of 1.3 per cent and 0.6 per cent respectively.
In the broader EU context, capital goods similarly saw an increase of 2.5 per cent, while intermediate goods remained stable. However, energy production fell by 1.7 per cent, with declines also noted in durable consumer goods by 1.8 per cent and non-durable consumer goods by 1.2 per cent.
Despite its strong annual gains, Cyprus’s performance contrasts sharply with some other member states facing challenges. Estonia led the monthly increases with a remarkable 6.0 per cent growth, followed by Lithuania at 5.8 per cent and Czechia at 2.3 per cent. On the other hand, significant monthly decreases were observed in Luxembourg with a drop of 7.3 per cent, Denmark at 5.1 per cent, and Portugal at 3.0 per cent.
Annual comparisons paint a similar picture. After Ireland’s leading growth of 10.6 per cent, Cyprus’s 10.5 per cent increase is noteworthy, followed by Croatia at 8.8 per cent. In stark contrast, Bulgaria experienced the largest annual decrease at 9.3 per cent, with Malta and Hungary also reporting declines of 8.2 per cent and 5.5 per cent respectively.
Overall, Cyprus’s significant industrial growth stands out as a beacon of resilience and performance in a varied landscape of industrial progress across Europe. As other nations grapple with fluctuations in production, Cyprus’s strong showing in November 2025 underscores its emerging role in the EU’s industrial sector.
