Switzerland’s industrial production rose 5.5% in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, reversing a 7.6% decline in the first quarter, according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistics Office.
Industrial sales, excluding construction, fell 0.3% year-on-year in the same period, a smaller contraction than the 7.4% drop recorded in Q1. The figures underscore a recovery in manufacturing activity after the sector’s sharp downturn in the early months of the year.
The Swiss Federal Statistics Office compiles the data, which excludes construction to focus on core industrial segments. The rebound in output aligns with broader economic trends observed in Europe, though the mixed performance in sales suggests uneven demand dynamics within the sector.
