Qatar’s PPI Rises 5.33% in February

National Planning Council has reported that Qatar’s general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector rose by 5.33 percent month-on-month to 102.19 points in February 2026. However, on a year-on-year basis, the index declined by 10.37 percent compared to February 2025.

The mining and quarrying sector, which carries the largest weight of 82.46 percent, was the main driver of the monthly increase.

 Its index rose by 5.98 percent, largely due to a 5.99 percent increase in crude petroleum and natural gas prices. Despite the monthly rise, the sector recorded a 13.23 percent annual decline, reflecting lower energy prices compared to the previous year.

The manufacturing sector, accounting for 15.85 percent of the index, registered a 2.64 percent increase compared to January 2026. The rise was supported by higher prices in key segments including basic metals (up 6.65 percent), refined petroleum products (5.06 percent), chemicals and chemical products (2.06 percent), printing and reproduction (0.67 percent), rubber and plastics (0.45 percent), and beverages (0.02 percent).However, food products declined by 3.04 percent, while cement and other non-metallic mineral products edged down by 0.26 percent. On an annual basis, manufacturing prices increased by 4.47 percent.

Meanwhile, the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector saw its index decline by 2.13 percent month-on-month, although it recorded a slight 0.51 percent increase year-on-year.

The water supply sector also posted a decline, falling 7.76 percent compared to January and 8.81 percent annually.

Overall, the February PPI data reflects a rebound in monthly industrial prices driven primarily by energy-related sectors, despite continued year-on-year pressures.