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Industrial Turnover Index In Cyprus: Resilient Growth Across Key Sectors

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 5, 2025

The latest figures from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) underscore robust economic momentum, with the industrial turnover index rising to 151.8 units in September 2025—a 5.6% increase on the comparable month in 2024.

Overview Of Economic Activity

For the January to September 2025 period, the overall index improved by 4.2% when compared with the same timeframe last year. Local turnover posted a 5.9% rise, whereas export turnover advanced by 4.1%, reflecting balanced domestic and international market performance.

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Strong Performance In Manufacturing And Mining

Within the manufacturing sector, the index reached 143.4 units in September, registering an impressive annual gain of 9.6%. This robust performance was paralleled by an 8.5% rise in mining and quarrying activity. Sector-specific trends further demonstrate this momentum, as evidenced by the notable advances in:

Electronic and Optical Products and Electrical Equipment: up 36.4%
Machinery, Motor Vehicles and Other Transport Equipment: up 20.8%
Basic Metals, Fabricated Metal Products, Furniture, and Machinery Installation: over 21%
Wood And Cork Products: up 17.9%
Rubber, Plastic Products And Other Non-metallic Mineral Products: mid-range increases between 8.1% and 8.6%

Sectoral Challenges And Variations

Despite these advancements, certain sectors registered declines. Electricity supply experienced a 6% drop in September and an 8.8% fall for the January–September period, while water supply and materials recovery exhibited marginal degressions of 0.6% and 1.6%, respectively. Additionally, traditional segments such as textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products fell by 8.6%, with refined petroleum, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products declining by 8.9%.

Methodology And Data Collection Insight

The industrial turnover index is underpinned by systematic data collection from enterprises with turnover exceeding €2 million or employing 20 or more personnel; smaller enterprises are included via sampling methodologies. With 2021 as the base year—where the monthly average index is 100.0—the index offers a transparent measure of turnover shifts across the industrial spectrum. Data is typically collected by telephone or email within two months following the end of each reference period.

This comprehensive report not only outlines key growth areas within Cyprus’s industrial landscape but also provides critical insights for policymakers and investors eyeing long-term trends in the region.

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Rolls-Royce Raises Guidance As Defense And Power Systems Drive Growth

Rolls-Royce raised its full-year profit and cash flow guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half results, supported by growth across its civil aerospace, defense and power systems businesses.

Underlying operating profit rose 46% year on year to £2.5 billion ($3.3 billion) in the first six months of 2026, while revenue increased more than 24% to £11.3 billion.

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The company now expects full-year underlying operating profit of £4.7 billion to £4.9 billion, up from previous guidance of £4 billion to £4.2 billion. It also raised its free cash flow forecast to £3.8 billion to £4 billion, compared with £3.6 billion to £3.8 billion previously.

Shares rose as much as 6% in early trading before paring gains to trade about 4% higher.

Data Center Demand Supports Power Systems

Chief Financial Officer Helen McCabe told CNBC that orders in Rolls-Royce’s data center power business increased by more than 50% in the first half as operators invested in backup and on-site power systems.

The company has benefited from growing demand for power infrastructure as data center operators expand capacity.

Defense Spending Provides Additional Support

McCabe also said Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from higher defense spending in the U.K. and across NATO countries. She cited the U.K.’s long-term defense investment plan, which provides funding visibility through 2030 and beyond.

“We’ve had very positive initial conversations with the new government,” McCabe said, adding that the company supports its focus on growth, defense and industrial manufacturing.

Turnaround Continues

Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic said the company’s transformation strategy continued to deliver results. “Our transformation continues to deliver,” he said in a statement. “We have unlocked new growth opportunities across the Group.”