FX.co ★ Brazil’s Industrial Output Returns to Growth in December After November Slump

Brazil’s industrial production in December 2025 grew 0.4% year-over-year, marking a modest rebound after a decline in the previous month. The latest data, updated on 3 February 2026, show an improvement from November 2025, when industrial output fell 1.4% compared to November a year earlier.

The December reading indicates that Brazil’s industrial sector managed to stabilize at the end of 2025, shifting from contraction back to slight expansion. The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, with the current indicator measuring the change in December 2025 versus December 2024, and the previous indicator reflecting November 2025 against November 2024.

While the 0.4% increase is modest, the turnaround from November’s -1.4% suggests some easing of pressure on Brazilian manufacturers and may be interpreted by markets as a tentative sign of improving industrial momentum heading into 2026.