3.1.2 Quarterly manufacturing production In addition to the yearly statistics presented above, the remainder of provide a more up-to-date view of trends in the manufacturing sector. and consistent manner, given its broad availability across countries. The main features of this index are summarized in Annex C. and the C0vID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021, the sector experienced only temporary slowdowns followed by strong recoveries, underscoring its overall resilience. The latest data indicate a solid quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the positive quarterly growth trend since mid-2022. This steady im- provement, particularly in recent periods, can be partly explained by major economies. Overall, global manufacturing has demonstrated re- markable momentum despite tariff escalation, inflation, supply chain