Key findings: P3041.2 - Manufacturing: Production and sales, November 2007

Manufacturing production for the first eleven months of 2007 recorded growth of 4,5% compared with the first eleven months of 2006. Furthermore, the estimated seasonally adjusted manufacturing production for the three months ended November 2007 increased by 0,6% compared with the previous three months. Higher production levels were reported by four of the ten manufacturing divisions.

The estimated total value of sales of manufactured products at current prices for three months ended November 2007 increased by 1,7% (R4 771 million), after seasonal adjustment, compared with the previous three months.