Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) 

Index of Quantity of  Industrial Production in Palestine during    March, 03/2014

The overall Quantity of Industrial Production Index (IPI) in Palestine reached 108.83 during March 2014 with an increase of 5.61% compared to the previous month (February 2014).

Quantity of Industrial Production Index for March 2014 increased due to the increase of the Manufacturing Industry by 8.62% which had a share of 80.56% of the total industry. Also, the activity of Mining and Quarrying increased by 4.05% which had a share of 4.59% of the total industry. While, the activity of Water and Electricity Supply decreased by 3.53% which had a share of 14.85% of the total industry.

Industrial Production Index March 2013 – March 2014

(Base Year 2011 = 100)

Note: Relative share for the main industrial activities represents the percentage distribution of value added (VA) for the industrial activities in 2009.

Data collection of Industrial Production Index (IPI) survey was funded by the European Union.