Manufacturing and processing led the expansion, rising by 10.5 per cent and contributing 8.4 percentage points to overall growth.
Power generation and distribution increased by 6.7 per cent, adding 0.6 percentage points.
In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, industrial output grew by 9.9 per cent year on year, with manufacturing up by 10.8 per cent.
December alone saw a 10.1-per cent YoY growth in industrial output, driven by a 11.9-per cent rise in manufacturing.
Natural gas output fell by 5.6 per cent YoY last year. All 34 provinces and cities recorded industrial growth during the year.
Industrial employment increased by 2.4 per cent YoY as of December 1, with companies adding 0.8 per cent more workers compared to November.
Manufacturing consumption index rose by 9.9 per cent for the entire year, easing from 11.4-per cent growth in 2024.
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