Tag Archives: industrial sector
Serbia industrial output jumps in March as manufacturing leads a cyclical rebound
Serbia’s total industrial output rose 6.4% year-on-year in March, accelerating after weaker conditions earlier in 2026. The rebound appears driven mainly by manufacturing, while energy volatility…
CBAM’s carbon cost is starting to rewrite Serbia’s industrial competitiveness
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism moves toward full implementation, Serbian exporters in steel, cement, aluminium and fertilisers face carbon-linked costs tied to EU ETS…
Serbia’s industrial transition turns selective as layoffs rise and FDI shifts up the value chain
Layoffs in parts of Serbia’s manufacturing sector—reported at around 11,500 affected workers—signal a move away from the broad employment growth of earlier years. The shift coincides…
Montenegro’s industrial output stays stable but struggles to scale
MONSTAT data for 2026 points to industrial activity that is steady yet subdued, reflecting a small, concentrated industrial base. With services—especially tourism—still driving the economy, industry…
Montenegro producer prices show mild growth in early 2026 as energy costs stay flat
Montenegro’s industrial producer prices rose just 0.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to MONSTAT, pointing to a more stable cost environment. Energy-related prices…
Serbia’s industrial contraction in early 2026 highlights how automotive growth is masking broader structural weakness
Serbia’s industrial output fell 4.7% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, even as motor vehicle production surged about 45%. The data point to a…
CBAM’s carbon costs are forcing Serbia to rethink how it powers and prices industry
Serbia’s exposure to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is starting to feed directly into electricity economics, raising the effective cost of power for export-heavy sectors…