Increased oil production leads mining growth, alongside positive performance in industrial activities despite a limited monthly decline.
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for November 2025, showing a 10.4% annual increase compared to the same month in 2024. This growth was bolstered by the performance of several key sectors, led by mining and quarrying, manufacturing, as well as water supply, sewerage, and waste management activities.
Conversely, the index recorded a 0.4% monthly decline compared to October 2025, reflecting a short-term variation in the pace of production within a broader upward annual trend.
Mining Leads Growth Supported by Oil Production
The sub-index for Mining and Quarrying recorded a 12.6% annual increase in November 2025. This was significantly influenced by the rise in oil production levels, which reached 10.1 million barrels per day, compared to 8.9 million barrels per day in the same month of the previous year.
On a monthly basis, the index rose by 0.5%, reflecting sustained positive activity in this sector and its pivotal role in supporting total industrial output.
Diversified Activities Strengthen the Industrial Base
Beyond mining, manufacturing activities, water supply, sewerage, and waste management contributed to the annual growth. This indicates a broadening of the industrial production base and a diversification of its sources, aligning with the Kingdomโs economic diversification goals.
This performance highlights the continued expansion of industrial activities related to infrastructure and services, alongside manufacturing, which serves as a fundamental pillar in industrial value chains.
A Measurement Methodology Reflecting Industrial Precision
The IPI is based on the Industrial Production Survey, which targets a sample of establishments operating in mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply, in addition to water supply and waste management.
Data is classified according to the National Classification of Economic Activities (ISIC4) and published monthly using approved statistical methodologies, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of the index in measuring industrial sector movements.
What Does This Mean for the Business Sector?
These indicators signal the continued strength of industrial activity in the Kingdom. While driven primarily by the mining sector, the increasing support from other industrial activities creates a favorable environment for expansion in productive sectors and their associated supply chains.
The monthly variation also emphasizes the importance of monitoring short-term indicators alongside annual trends, helping companies build more flexible operational plans that are responsive to change.
In this context, Absher Business supports industrial companies in analyzing economic indicators, identifying expansion opportunities, and organizing legal and operational structures to keep pace with industrial growth and maximize opportunities in the Saudi market.
Summary
The growth in Saudi industrial production during November 2025 reflects an upward trend driven by the mining sector and increased oil output, alongside contributions from other industrial activities. This confirms the ongoing expansion of the industrial base and its role in supporting economic growth over the medium and long term.
