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.
For the remainder of 2026, the challenging environment for the manufacturing industry is expected to continue
In July 2026, industrial indicators showed stability in industrial activity. Employment, hours worked in production, Installed Capacity Utilization (UCI), payroll and average earnings remained stable from June to July 2026. Meanwhile, revenue declined from June to July. Compared to 2025, the data accumulated from January to July 2026 show a decline in industrial activity: revenue, hours worked in production, employment and UCI are at a lower level than in the previous year. Only payroll and average earnings increased, reflecting the wage pressures resulting from a tight labor market during the period.
September 10, 2026
