FX.co ★ Brazil’s Industrial Output Slides 1.2% in December, Deepening Month-on-Month Contraction

Brazil’s industrial production declined further in December 2025, with output falling 1.2% month-on-month, according to data updated on 3 February 2026. The drop marks a sharp deterioration from November 2025, when industrial production had already slipped by 0.2% compared with the previous month.

The December reading confirms a worsening trend in Brazil’s industrial sector on a month-over-month basis, as the pace of contraction accelerated into year-end. The data compare the change in December’s output to November, while the prior figure reflects the change in November versus October, highlighting a clear loss of momentum over the two-month period.