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Industry production backs 0.8% in September; 4th fall in five months

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Briefings

Brazilian industrial production fell 0.8% in September 2026, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline over five months. The drop was driven by negative trends in processing cane sugar and petroleum products, while extractive industries showed a 1.7% increase. The data comes from the IBGE's monthly industrial survey, with the September figure significantly below market expectations.

Key points

• Industrial production declined 0.8% in September 2026, the fourth monthly contraction in five months.
• The decline was driven by cane sugar processing and petroleum product losses, while extractive industries increased by 1.7%.

Context

The data represents the fourth monthly decline in five months, with September production significantly below market expectations. The survey is conducted by the IBGE and reflects the most recent monthly industrial performance.

Limitations

Data is limited to the IBGE's monthly survey covering five months; September 2026 had fewer working days affecting comparisons. Uncertainty exists regarding the full impact of weather-related cane sugar processing delays on overall production trends.

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