Industrial production in the Czech Republic increased 1.3% year-on-year in February 2026, following a downwardly revised 2.7% rise in January and compared to forecasts of 1.5%. Manufacturing growth increased slightly to 2.4% from 2.2%, with the strongest contributions coming from fabricated metal products (8.5% vs 5.3%) and the automotive industry (15.1% vs 42%). Growth in computer, electronic, and optical products (14.9% vs -7.5%%) was partly supported by a low base of comparison from the previous year. Meanwhile, the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector shrunk 6.7% (vs +7% in January), largely reflecting planned shutdowns at several power plants. The mining and quarrying sector (-6% vs -2%) remained in contraction territory. Compared to the previous month, industrial production increased 1.3%, following a 2.7% fall in January.