Doha:The Industrial Production Index (IPI) in Palestine saw a rise, reaching 85.49 in September 2026. This marks an increase of 0.96% compared to the previous month of August 2026, based on a 2019 base year set at 100.
According to Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics, the growth in the IPI for September was primarily driven by an increase in activities related to Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management, and Remediation, which grew by 4.20%. This sector accounts for 1.84% of the total industry. Additionally, the Manufacturing Industry saw a rise of 2.44%, holding a significant share of 87.89% of the total industry.
Conversely, there was a decrease in the activities of Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Air Conditioning Supply by 8.61%, which comprises 7.38% of the total industry. The activities of Mining and Quarrying also experienced a decline of 3.91%, representing 2.89% of the total industry.
Furthermore, the data highlighted that 11% of industrial establishments in the Gaza Strip resumed operations in September 2026. This is out of a sample of 114 establishments that are representative of the industrial index in the region. It was noted that the English press release is more concise compared to its Arabic counterpart.