FX.co ★ UK Manufacturing Output Accelerates to 4.4% in September, Marking Stronger Annual Growth

United Kingdom manufacturing production strengthened in September 2026, with output rising 4.4% year-over-year, according to data updated on 12 November 2026. This marks an acceleration from August 2026, when annual growth stood at 3.0%.

The figures reflect a comparison of each month’s output with the same month a year earlier, showing that the sector’s annual growth momentum improved as the third quarter drew to a close. September’s reading suggests that UK manufacturing is expanding at a faster pace than earlier in the period, potentially signaling increased industrial activity heading into the final months of 2026.