Thursday, 26 March 2026
Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic reported that total market production in Slovakia increased at the start of 2026, following several months of decline.
According to the office, total market production rose by 3.5 percent year-on-year in January 2026. Growth was recorded across all main sectors of the economy, including industry, services, trade and construction. Industrial production had the strongest impact, increasing by more than 4 percent, while services also contributed with a similar rate of growth. Trade recorded a more moderate increase, and construction showed marginal growth.
The data is based on the Total Market Production Index (TMPI), a newly introduced indicator designed to provide a consolidated monthly overview of economic activity. The index combines four key sectors: industry, construction, trade and services, and has been developed in line with a broader initiative by Eurostat.
On a month-on-month basis, however, overall market production declined slightly by 0.1 percent. The decrease was mainly driven by weaker performance in trade and construction, while industry and services recorded moderate growth during the same period.
The TMPI is intended to offer an early indication of economic trends, with data adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. Eurostat is expected to publish comparable aggregated figures for the European Union and euro area in April 2026.
