Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.

Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators (72 KB , PDF)
Economic indicators are quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. The full suite of indicators can be found on the main Economic Indicators page.
Confidence surveys, with information generally released ahead of official statistical data, can indicate changes to the economic outlook as well as turning points in the economic cycle.
The ONS conducts a voluntary survey of businesses to look at the impact of challenges facing the economy.
In the two weeks ending 15 June 2025, 17.8% of respondents thought their business’s performance would increase over the next 12 months. 15.5% thought it would decrease.
The CBI carries out monthly and quarterly Industrial Trends surveys.
In June 2025, more manufacturers thought that output would decrease over the next three months than thought it would increase. The difference was -5% of manufacturers, up from -14% in May 2025.
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index measures a range of consumer attitudes, including forward expectations of the general economic situation and households’ financial positions, and views on making major household purchases.
The index rose to -18 in June 2025, up by two points from May.
This page is updated when new data is published. The next source updates will be:
ONS, Business insights and impact on the UK economy, July 2025
CBI, Industrial Trends, Mid-July 2025
GfK, Consumer Confidence, 25 July 2025
Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators (72 KB , PDF)
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