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According to the National Statistical Institute (IBGE), industrial
production grew 2.4% in 2002, which was up from the 1.6% growth rate
observed in 2001. The strongest sectoral expansions in 2002 were
registered in tobacco, mechanical equipment, and mineral extraction, where
output grew 22.8%,10.7% and 8.7% respectively. The strongest
declines in activity were experienced in electrical and leather goods
output, which saw activity decline 11.8% and 3.9% respectively.
Industrial Production Growth
2002
Note: Annual
variation in industrial production.
Source: Instituto
Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) and
LatinFocus calculations.
Industrial Production Growth
2001 versus 2002
Note:
Percentage point difference in annual variation over prior year.
Source: Instituto
Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) and
LatinFocus calculations.
Forecasts: This indicator is covered in the
LatinFocus Consensus Forecast. For 5-year projections, including quarterly forecasts for
the next two years, please click here
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