CAIRO - 22 April 2026: The index for manufacturing and extractive industries (excluding crude oil and petroleum products) rose to 120.69 in February 2026 (preliminary), compared to 118.88 in January 2026 (final), recording an increase of 1.5 percent, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The index for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and medicinal products industry reached 140.48 in February 2026, up from 128.82 in January 2026, reflecting growth of 9.05 percent, supported by market dynamics and regulatory policies issued by the Egyptian Drug Authority.
Meanwhile, the motor vehicles industry index climbed sharply to 459.74 in February 2026, compared to 355.65 in January 2026, marking a notable increase of 29.27 percent, driven by supply and demand conditions.
In contrast, the textiles industry index fell to 149.59 in February 2026, down from 161.52 in January 2026, registering a decline of 7.39 percent, largely due to reduced working shifts during the month of Ramadan.
Similarly, the index for printing and reproduction of recorded media dropped to 106.61 in February 2026, compared to 124.18 in January 2026, posting a decrease of 14.15 percent, mainly as a result of the completion of contracts related to the Ministry of Education.
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