Industrial Indicators
CNI Industrial Indicators are designed to identify the short-term evolution of industrial activity on a monthly basis. As a short-term survey, its importance lies in indicating the actual behavior of industrial activity through variables such as sales, employment, earnings, and capacity utilization. The survey began to be carried out in 1992 and is the result of a partnership between CNI and 12 Federations of Industry. The states included in the survey account for over 90% of Brazilian gross industrial product.
Industry shows rise in January but remains below 2025 levels
In January 2026, industrial indicators signaled a favorable start to the year for the manufacturing sector. Real revenue, hours worked in production, employment, and payroll all increased relative to December 2025. Meanwhile, average earnings and the capacity utilization rate remained broadly stable over the same period.
March 10, 2026
