United Kingdom manufacturing output strengthened notably in July 2026, with year-on-year production growth rising to 2.6%, according to data updated on 11 September 2026. This marks a significant acceleration from June 2026, when manufacturing production increased by 0.5% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning July’s 2.6% reading reflects the change versus July of the previous year, while June’s 0.5% measure captured the change relative to June a year earlier. The sharp improvement between June and July suggests a firmer rebound in the UK’s manufacturing sector as it moves through the second half of 2026.
