Switzerland’s secondary sector production rose 5.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a 5.5% increase in industrial output and a 2.1% gain in construction, according to federal data released Wednesday.
Industrial production advanced sharply across most segments, with pharmaceutical manufacturing leading gains at 15.5%. The sector’s total output increase contrasted with a 0.3% decline in industrial revenues, which fell despite the production growth. Vehicle manufacturing was the notable exception, posting a 15.8% contraction in output.
Construction activity also strengthened, with total production up 2.1%. High-rise construction led the sector’s growth at 4.3%, followed by civil engineering at 1.3%. Miscellaneous construction segments recorded a more modest 0.8% increase. Construction revenues rose 3.1% overall.
The Federal Statistical Office attributed the broad-based expansion to sustained demand in key industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, while acknowledging persistent weakness in automotive manufacturing.
