**Title: Cyprus Industrial Sector Reports Higher Value and Employment Growth**
**Date: October 2024**
Cyprus' industrial sector has demonstrated notable growth in both value added and employment for the year 2024, as revealed in recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The manufacturing segment continues to be the primary engine driving this growth, showcasing resilience amid challenges faced by other industrial activities.
According to Cystat, employment in the broader industrial sector rose by 0.5% in 2024, bringing the total number of employees to 42,800, up from 42,600 in 2023. Within this sector, the manufacturing industry employed the majority, accounting for 38,000 jobs. Other key categories included electricity supply with 2,400 employees, water supply, sewerage and waste management employing 1,900 people, and mining and quarrying contributing 600 jobs.
In terms of economic output, the total value of industrial production in Cyprus reached €6.95 billion in 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.1% from the previous year's figure of €6.94 billion. Manufacturing was the standout performer, with a production value that grew by 3.6% to €5.02 billion. However, not all sectors experienced growth; the electricity supply sector saw a decline in production value of 3.8%, dropping to €1.38 billion. The water supply, sewerage and waste management sector faced a significant decrease of 15.5%, with production value falling to €407.6 million. Mining and quarrying reported the most considerable downturn, with a 20.2% decline in production value to €135.3 million.
The value added across the entire industrial sector also saw an increase, rising by 3.3% from €2.24 billion in 2023 to €2.32 billion in 2024. Manufacturing again led this growth, with a 6.8% increase in value added, reaching €1.75 billion. The electricity supply sector contributed positively as well, with value added rising by 1.9% to €362.7 million. In contrast, the water supply, sewerage and waste management sector experienced a decline of 19.5%, with value added decreasing to €160.6 million. Mining and quarrying also faced challenges, with a 9.3% drop in value added to €43.3 million.
These findings underscore the critical role of manufacturing in sustaining Cyprus' industrial base, particularly as it offsets weaker performances in other sectors. The data also reflects ongoing cost pressures within the industrial landscape, as industrial producer prices in Cyprus have been rising sharply. Notably, Cyprus recorded the largest month-on-month increase in industrial producer prices within the European Union in May 2026, with a rise of 3.6% compared to April, significantly outpacing the 0.2% increase seen in both the euro area and the EU.
On an annual basis, industrial producer prices across the euro area increased by 5.9%, while the EU saw a 5.7% rise from May 2025 to May 2026. Within the euro area, prices for intermediate goods rose by 1.4%, while energy prices experienced a decline of 1.0%, highlighting the mixed trends affecting the industrial sector across Europe.
The latest statistics from Cystat provide valuable insights into the dynamics of Cyprus’ industrial sector, illustrating both the strengths and challenges that lie ahead. As the manufacturing sector continues to thrive, stakeholders will need to address the pressures faced by other industries to maintain balanced growth across the industrial landscape.