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Industry invoicing drops 3.5% in August, CNI reports

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Briefings

Brazil's industrial sector saw a 3.5% revenue drop in August 2026, marking the second consecutive month of decline. This contraction coincided with reduced labor hours and utilization of installed capacity, indicating slower industrial activity. The CNI reported these figures, noting that while monthly utilization fell slightly, the average utilization over the first eight months of 2026 remained 1.5% higher than in the same period of 2025. Employment remained stable monthly but declined by 0.5% cumulatively compared to the same period last year. Key drivers cited include high taxes, input costs, and elevated interest rates, which have prolonged their impact on the sector.

Key points

• Industrial revenue fell 3.5% in August 2026, the second consecutive month of decline after July's 2.2% drop.
• Average utilization of installed capacity in the first eight months of 2026 was 1.5% higher than in the same period of 2025.

Context and limitations

Data covers only August 2026 and the first eight months of 2026. Employment figures are monthly for August but cumulative for the year. Some indicators like mass salary and average income are reported as year-over-year changes rather than monthly fluctuations.

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