Key findings: P3041.2 - Manufacturing: Production and sales, February 2008

The estimated seasonally adjusted manufacturing production for the three months ended February 2008 increased by 0,8% compared with the previous three months. Higher production levels were reported by four of the ten manufacturing divisions. This is lower than the 2,2% increase reported for the same three-month period up to February 2007.

The estimated total value of sales of manufactured products at current prices for the three months ended February 2008 increased by 5,6% (R16 159 million), after seasonal adjustment, compared with the previous three months. Higher manufacturing sales were reported by nine of the ten manufacturing divisions during this period.