According to unadjusted data, Moldova's industrial output grew by 2.2% on the year in the first quarter, the statistical office said in a monthly update.
In March alone, industrial output edged down by an unadjusted 0.6% year-on-year and by an adjusted 1%. BNS provided no month-on-month comparison.
Industrial production, breakdown by sector (y/y pct change, adjusted):
March y/y | Jan-March y/y | |
Industry (total) | -1.0 | +1.1 |
Mining | -8.4 | -3.5 |
Manufacturing | -8.7 | -2.1 |
Utilities | +21.2 | +10.1 |
Source: BNS
Moldova's industrial production fell by 4.2% in 2023.