The output of the automotive sector, which accounted for 25% of total manufacturing output in January, contracted after expanding 13.8% in the previous month.

The output of the food, drinks, and tobacco segment , which made up 11% of manufacturing sector output, fell 5%.

The output of the computer, electronics, and optical equipment segment, with a 13% weight in manufacturing, rose 8.6%.

KSH confirmed that headline industrial output fell 6.7% in January, after climbing for several months.