According to the State Statistical Office data, the industrial production index in the Republic of Macedonia in July 2010 is higher for 8,3 percent in comparison to same month last year.

The industrial production in the section mining and quarrying is higher for 11.2%, manufacturing industry - 5.3% and electricity, gas and water supply - 35.1%.

The industrial production by main industrial groups is higher in: energy by 22.9%, intermediate goods industries, except energy -10.5%, durable consumer goods industries - 10.8%. and non-durable consumer goods industries - 3.9%.

The industrial production in the fist seven months of 2010 is reduced for 3,3 percent in comparison to the same period of last year.