The utilisation of production capacity by large manufacturers was 79,6% in November 2023 compared with 79,3% in November 2022, an increase of 0,3 of a percentage point.

Six of the ten manufacturing divisions showed increases in utilisation of production capacity in November 2023 compared with November 2022. The largest increases were reported in the following divisions:

• petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products (1,1 percentage points); and
• motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment (0,7 of a percentage point).

The largest decreases were reported in the following divisions:

• glass and non-metallic mineral products (-2,0 percentage points); and
• textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (-0,7 of a percentage point).

The highest rates of utilisation of production capacity were reported in the following divisions in November 2023:

• food and beverages (83,2%);
• furniture and ‘other’ manufacturing (82,9%);
• radio, television and communication apparatus and professional equipment (82,8%); and
• wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing (81,5%).