RN Industrial Sector Reports Drop in Oil Indexes, Says IBGE

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 09/12/2025 at 19:04

Updated on 09/12/2025 at 19:06

Indústria do Rio Grande do Norte registra retração em outubro com forte queda no setor de petróleo e combustíveis, segundo dados do IBGE.

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Industry in Rio Grande do Norte Records Contraction in October with Strong Drop in Oil and Fuels Sector, According to IBGE Data.

The industrial production of Rio Grande do Norte returned to a negative result in October, interrupting a sequence of two months of growth.

According to data from the Monthly Regional Industrial Survey (PIM-PF), released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the Potiguar industry shrank 9.5% compared to the same month in 2024.

The performance was strongly influenced by the behavior of the coke, oil derivatives and biofuels sector, which recorded an expressive drop of 27.6% during the period.

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Oil Derivatives Concentrate Losses in the Month

Although the overall scenario was negative, the industrial contraction was almost exclusively concentrated in the segment related to oil and fuels. This sector has a significant weight in the state’s productive structure and therefore exerts a direct impact on the overall index.

Meanwhile, the other surveyed sectors showed growth. The extractive industries advanced 7.1%, reflecting increased activity in areas related to mineral exploration. The manufacture of food products registered an increase of 6%, supported by the rise in production of items aimed at the regional market.

Clothing Surprises and Leads Growth

The positive highlight of the month was the manufacture of clothing articles and accessories. The sector showed an impressive rise of 110.2% in October, the highest growth recorded in the country within this activity.

According to IBGE analyst Bernardo de Almeida, the advance is explained largely by the so-called “low base of comparison”, as in October 2024, the segment had recorded a contraction of 27.6%. Nonetheless, there was an effective increase in the production of men’s shorts, bermudas, and overalls, as well as women’s shirts and blouses, which contributed to the exceptional result.

Oil Also Weighs on Year-to-Date Totals

In the consolidated period from January to October, the scenario remains challenging for the industry in Rio Grande do Norte. The sector has accumulated a contraction of 12.7%, again influenced by the negative performance of the oil, derivatives, and biofuels segment, which has seen a drop of 23.8% during this period.

On the other hand, some sectors continue to support positive results year-to-date. The extractive industries are up 13.3%, the clothing manufacture is advancing 37.9%, while food products are registering an increase of 5.6%.

In comparison over the last 12 months, the behavior of the Potiguar industry remains similar. There is growth in the extractive (+11.4%), food (+6.8%), and clothing (+25%) sectors. Conversely, the fuels related to oil sector continues to accumulate significant contraction, with a drop of 21.3%.

As a result, the overall industry in the state shows a decline of 11.9% during the period. The IBGE survey tracks the monthly industrial physical production in 17 federative units, as well as the total for the Northeast, allowing detailed monitoring of the movements of the Brazilian productive sector.

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RN Industrial Sector Reports Drop in Oil Indexes, Says IBGE

Industry in Rio Grande do Norte Records Contraction in October with Strong Drop in Oil and Fuels Sector, According to IBGE Data.

Oil Derivatives Concentrate Losses in the Month

Clothing Surprises and Leads Growth

Oil Also Weighs on Year-to-Date Totals

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RN Industrial Sector Reports Drop in Oil Indexes, Says IBGE

Industry in Rio Grande do Norte Records Contraction in October with Strong Drop in Oil and Fuels Sector, According to IBGE Data.

Oil Derivatives Concentrate Losses in the Month

Clothing Surprises and Leads Growth

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