The utilisation of production capacity by large manufacturers was 75,5% in February 2026 compared with 76,4% in February 2025, a decrease of 0,9 of a percentage point.

Seven of the ten manufacturing divisions showed decreases in utilisation of production capacity in February 2026 compared with February 2025. The largest decreases were recorded in the following divisions:

• wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing (-3,6 percentage points);
• basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery (-2,9 percentage points); and
• electrical machinery (-1,2 percentage points).

Increases were recorded in the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products division (0,9 of a percentage point) and the glass and non-metallic mineral products division (0,7 of a percentage point).

The highest rates of utilisation of production capacity were recorded in the following divisions in February 2026:

• glass and non-metallic mineral products (82,6%);
• radio, television and communication apparatus and professional equipment (81,3%);
• furniture and ‘other’ manufacturing (79,5%);
• food and beverages (78,9%); and