South Africa Manufacturing Production (YoY)

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South African manufacturing production (Stats SA) — annual change

Economic IndicatorsLow volatility

Full explanation

South Africa Manufacturing Production (YoY) is the annual percentage change in the volume of manufacturing production versus the same month a year earlier, published by Statistics South Africa. It is not seasonally adjusted, and is distinct from the monthly (MoM) figure.

Why traders watch it

Shows the underlying trend in South African manufacturing.

Stronger vs weaker outcomes

A stronger-than-expected reading points to firmer activity; a weaker one points the other way.

Release details

Release frequency
Monthly

Typical volatility

Low. Not seasonally adjusted; differences in working days between years affect it. Prior figures may be revised.

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