UK Manufacturing Output Unexpectedly Rises in April in World Economy News 13/06/2026 Manufacturing production in the UK rose by 0.4% month-over-month in April 2026, beating market expectations for a 0.2% decline but slowing from a 1.2% increase in the previous month. Output increased in eight of the thirteen manufacturing subsectors, led by gains in basic pharmaceutical products and preparations (4.2% vs 2.1% in March), rubber and plastic products (1.7% vs 1.8%), wood and paper products (0.7% vs 1.2%), and basic metals and metal products (1.8% vs 2.1%). Meanwhile, declines were recorded in transport equipment (-1.9% vs 2.0%), chemicals and chemical products (-0.1% vs 2.9%), and computer, electronic and optical products (-1.0% vs 1.9%), while electrical equipment fell sharply by 5.5% after rising 3.3% previously. On a yearly basis, manufacturing output increased by 1.0% in April 2026, exceeding market forecasts for a 0.4% rise but easing slightly from a 1.2% gain in March. Source: Trading Economics 2026-06-13 hellenicshippingnews... tweet Share