Producer Price Index for the Industrial Sector Decreases by 3.37% Month-on-Month in July 2026

​The State of Qatar continues to maintain economic stability, ensure the efficient delivery of essential services, and protect the business environment and consumers from the impacts of regional and international developments. The July 2026 results of the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the Industrial Sector reflect the resilience of the national economy and its ability to adapt to price fluctuations in global markets, alongside the effectiveness of the policies and measures taken to support economic activity and ensure business continuity.

The PPI for the Industrial Sector stood at 114.26 points in July 2026, down 3.37% from June 2026. The relative weights of the four main sectors comprising the index are as follows: Mining (82.46%), Manufacturing (15.85%), Electricity Supply (1.16%), and Water Supply (0.53%).

Mining and Quarrying Sector

The Mining and Quarrying PPI registered a monthly decrease of 4.41% in July 2026 compared with June 2026. This decrease was driven by a 4.41% decline in the prices of the Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas group, while prices in the Other Mining and Quarrying activities group remained unchanged.

Manufacturing Sector

The Manufacturing PPI registered a monthly increase of 0.71% compared with June 2026, driven by price increases in several industrial groups, most notably Rubber and Plastics Products by 2.24%, Chemicals and Chemical Products by 1.38%, Cement and Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products by 0.62%, and Beverages by 0.41%. Conversely, decreases were observed in the Refined Petroleum Products industry by 1.37%, the Basic Metals industry by 0.76%, and the Food Products industry by 0.40%.

Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Air Conditioning Supply Sector

The PPI in this sector registered an increase of 0.41% in July 2026 compared with the previous month, June 2026.

Water Supply Sector

The PPI in this sector registered an increase of 5.61% in July 2026 compared with the previous month, June 2026.

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