According to the agency, industrial production in Moldova increased by 7.9% in the first six months of 2026, compared to the same period last year. This growth was mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, where output rose by 7%, as well as the energy sector, which grew by 14.2%. The most significant growth in the manufacturing sector was seen in the following sectors: metal structures and metal products (+43.7%), the textile industry (+17.1%), the food industry (+14.6%), the furniture industry (+11.4%), and the apparel industry (+4.3%). Significant growth was also observed in the production of capital goods (+16.5%) and in the production of durable goods (+12.9%). In the energy sector, approximately 53% of total electricity consumption was covered by domestic production, and 60.6% of the energy produced came from renewable sources. As emphasized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, for Moldova's economy, the increase in industrial production signifies the consolidation of production capacity, the development of companies, and the creation of a more competitive economy that is better integrated with European markets. // 20.08.2026 — InfoMarket.