Industry: 0.4% Increase in Producer Prices in October
The HCP: 0.4% Increase in the Producer Price Index in October 2025
According to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the manufacturing sector, excluding oil refining, increased by 0.4% in October 2025 compared to the previous month.
This change is part of the monthly trend of the IPPIEM, a key indicator that reflects variations in industrial, energy, and mining production prices.
The Chemical Industry: The Main Driver of the Increase
The HCP reports that this increase is primarily due to a 2.1% rise in the chemical industry, a strategic sector with significant weight in the national industrial structure.
Conversely, several branches experienced a slight decline:
Food Industries: -0.1%
Manufacturing of Computer, Electronic, and Optical Products: -0.1%
Manufacturing of Rubber and Plastic Products: -0.4%
However, these modest decreases were not enough to offset the strong growth recorded in the chemical industry.
Stagnation of Prices in Other Strategic Sectors
The HCP also notes price stability in three essential sectors:
This stagnation confirms a trend observed in recent months, characterized by a balance between supply, demand, and operating costs within these industries.
A Key Indicator for Monitoring Industrial Dynamics
The evolution of the Producer Price Index serves as an important analytical tool for policymakers, investors, and industry players, enabling them to anticipate economic fluctuations and inflationary pressures linked to the productive sector.
