Namibia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded a continued decline in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting ongoing shifts in wholesale price trends across major sectors of the economy.
According to the report issued by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), the PPI fell by 3.1% quarter-on-quarter and dropped 2.5%, compared to the same period last year.
The PPI measures the average changes in prices received by domestic producers for their output.
It is a key indicator used to assess inflationary pressures before they reach consumers.
“The sharpest quarterly decrease was seen in the manufacturing sector, where prices fell by 9.3%. This drop had a major impact on the overall PPI decline. On a year-on-year basis, the Mining and Quarrying sector was the main contributor to the fall, with prices down by 5.1%,” stated NSA statistician general & CEO Alex Shimuafeni.
Despite the general downward trend, some sectors remained stable.
The electricity generation, transmission and distribution sectors showed little to no price change, suggesting steady production costs in this area. Meanwhile, the water collection, treatment and supply sector also remained largely stable.
“The report also highlighted notable price increases in certain areas within the manufacturing sector, despite the broader decline. These fluctuations point to varied pricing pressures across different industries, possibly driven by global market shifts, local input costs and demand changes,” said Shimuafeni.