From October to November, industrial production showed expansion in 9 among 14 surveyed localities, in the series without seasonal influence.  In the comparison November 06/ November 05, the regional indexes had generalized hike, reaching all the localities, with the exception of Rio de Janeiro (-0.4%).  In the indicator accumulated from January-November, compared to the same period of 2005, there was growth in 11 localities.

In the comparison with October, Pará (3.8%), Paraná (3.1%), Minas Gerais (2.7%) and Amazonas (2.2%) had the most pronounced increases. Goiás (1.7%), Rio Grande do Sul (1.6%), Espírito Santo (1.4%) and Bahia (0.9%) also had growth above the national average (0.8%).  Among the five localities which registered decrease in the production, the main result was from São Paulo, which after growing 1.6% in October, decreased once again in November (-1.0%).

In the comparison November 06/ November 05, among the 13 localities with expansion, Pará (17.3%) and Espírito Santo (10.8%) answered for the only two digit rates, supported mainly in mining and quarrying.  Paraná (8.3%), Minas Gerais (7.4%), Goiás (6.7%), Ceará (6.0%) and Bahia (4.8%) completed the localities which increased above the national average (4.2%).  The other positive results were observed in the Northeast Region (4.0%), Pernambuco (3.5%), São Paulo (3.0%), Rio Grande do Sul (1.8%), Amazonas (0.6%) and Santa Catarina (0.1%).

In the indicator accumulated for January-November, compared to the same period of 2005, there was expansion in 11 among 14 surveyed localities.  In this index, the leadership of regional performance, in terms of magnitude of growth, was observed in Pará (14.8%), supported, mainly, by the major dynamism of typically exporting products (iron ore and aluminum oxide).  With rates above the national average (3.1%) could be observed Ceará (8.5%), Espírito Santo (7.4%), Pernambuco (5.1%), Minas Gerais (4.4%), Bahia (4.3%), Northeast Region (4.0%) and São Paulo (3.6%).  In these localities, it could be confirmed the standard of growth observed for the total of the Brazilian industry during the last year, once the industrial structure in these states has a strong presence of typically exporting products, particularly commodities, besides producing segments of durable consumer goods (automobiles and household appliances) and capital goods (especially of computer science and electrical equipment segments). The other localities with positive results were Goiás (2.6%), Rio de Janeiro (2.1%) and Santa Catarina (0.4%).  On the other hand, accumulating losses in the production compared to same period of 2005, were Paraná (-1.9%), Rio Grande do Sul (-2.2%) and Amazonas (-2.3%).

Similarly to the trend observed in the national industry, which increases in a slight way (0.2%) between the quarters closed in October and November, the index of quarterly moving average shows the prevailing (9) of localities which indicated positive result in this comparison, especially for the industry of Espírito Santo (3.2%).  For eight months, still according to this indicator, the national industrial production shows increase compared to the previous month, accumulating expansion of 2.0% in the quarters closed in November and March.     Regionally, 10 among 14 surveyed localities also registered increase in this period, with Espírito Santo (8.6%) and  Pará (8,3%) leading this trend, while Amazonas (-10.2%) has the most significant loss.

Amazonas

In November, the industry of Amazonas had growth of 2.2% in relation to the immediately previous month, in the series without seasonal influence, after a sequence of three months in decrease, period in which it accumulated a loss of 5.9%.  The result also was positive in the comparison with November 2005 (0.6%). Nevertheless, the indicators for larger periods continued showing decrease: -2.3% in the index accumulated in the year and -2.5% in the index accumulated in the last 12 months.

The monthly index increased by 0.6% due, mainly, to the expansion observed in 5 among 11 surveyed activities.  The main highlights, which contributed positively for the formation of the overall index, were machines and equipment (60.4%), metal products (53.1%) and other transportation equipment (16.9%). Nevertheless, due to negative influences of petroleum refining and alcohol production (-71.0%), electronic material and communication equipment (-7.6%) and chemical products (-28.3%), the general result was 0.6%.  The atypical decrease of petroleum refining and alcohol production occurred due to programmed shutdowns for maintenance in the producing units.

In the indicator accumulated in the year, compared to the same period of 2005, the industry of the state fell by 2.3% showing, mainly, the reduction observed in 5 among 12 sectors. Electronic material and communication equipment, with fall of 11.5%, led the negative results on the overall index, influenced mainly, by the diminishment in the manufacturing of mobile telephones and radios. Also, it should be observed the negative performance of chemical products (-31.3%) and of petroleum refining and alcohol production (-18.4%).  On the other hand, other transportation equipment (15.4%), metal products (29.6%) and edition and printing (33.8%) brought the major positive results.

Even with the increase of 2.2% observed in the comparison with October, the quarterly moving average index presented decrease of 1.3% among the quarters closed in previous October and November.

Pará

In November, the industrial production of Pará seasonally adjusted increased by 3.8% compared to October, after two months with negative rates, period in which it accumulated loss of 2.3%.  In the comparison with the same month of the previous year, there was expansion of 17.3%.  Hence, the sector accumulated increase of 14.8% in January-November, a result higher 14.6% to the one observed in the index accumulated up to October.  The index accumulated in the last 12 months reinforced the ascending trend in the rhythm of production, changing from 12.5% in October to 13.9% in November.

In the comparison November 06/ November 05, the industry of the state had expansion of 17.3%, influenced mainly by the increases observed in mining and quarrying (22.0%) and in basic metallurgy (31.1%). It should also be highlighted the positive influence of food products and beverages (11.8%).  On the other hand, among the two sectors which had reduction, the major negative contribution was observed in wood (-11.3%).

In the index accumulated in the year, the industry of the state had growth of 14.8%, due to the increase in 5  among 6 surveyed segments, being the most significant the one of mining and quarrying (15.8%) and of basic metallurgy (22.5%).  On the other hand, the only negative result was observed in wood (-6.2%).

The favorable performance of the industrial production of the state, in the comparison month with previous month (3.8%), conducts the quarterly moving average to have increase of 0.5% among the quarters closed in October and November.

Northeast

In November, the industrial production of the Northeast Region seasonally adjusted fell by 0.2% compared to October, after growing 1.4% in October.  Despite the negative result of this month, the quarterly moving average index increased by 0.4% between the quarters closed in October and November and continues in an ascending trend since August 2006, accumulating, in the period, expansion of 2.5%.

In the comparison with November 2005, the industry of the state, after growing 4.0%, registered the 13th consecutive positive rate.  In the comparisons with larger periods, the results continued positive: 4.0% in the index accumulated in the year as well as in the index accumulated in the last 12 months.

The monthly index of the industry of the state had growth of 4.0%, supported in the increase of 8 among 11 surveyed segments.  The major positive results were observed in the industries of chemical products (9.5%), petroleum refining and alcohol production (8.0%) and footwear and leather articles (17.1%).  On the other hand, the main negative results were observed in mining and quarrying (-6.4%) and textiles (-5.0%).

In the index accumulated January-November 2006, compared to the same period of the previous year, the increase of 4.0% was determined mainly by the positive performance in the major part (9) of the surveyed activities.  Among these, the ones which brought the most significant results were food products and beverages (4.1%), cellulose and paper (19.6%) and basic metallurgy (11.6%).  On the other hand, the only two negative results were observed in apparel (-14.3%) and mining and quarrying (-4.2%).

Ceará

In November, the industrial production of Ceará had decrease of 1.0% compared to October, after also presenting decrease (-1.1%) in the previous month.  With these results, the quarterly moving average index, which registered decrease of 0.6% between the quarters closed in October and November, shows the second consecutive decrease in this type of comparison, accumulating loss of 1.4% in the period.

In the comparison with the same period of 2005, the results continue positive: 6.0% in the monthly index and 8.5% in the index accumulated in the year.  The index accumulated in the last 12 months, changing from 5.9% in October to 7.1% in November, continues with the ascending trend which began in June 2006 (-0.8%).

In the monthly index (6.0%), the industry of the state had expansion for the seventh consecutive month, with positive rates in 7 among 10 surveyed industrial segments, being the major influence observed in the sector of footwear and leather articles (24.7%).  It should also be mentioned the positive performances observed in food products and beverages (14.0%); and chemical products (21.9%).  On the other hand, the major negative results were observed in petroleum refining and alcohol production (-34.7%), due to the reduction in the production of gasoline and diesel oil; and apparel (-23.1%).

In the index accumulated in the year, the industrial production of the state increased by 8.5%, with positive results in 8 among 10 investigated industrial activities.  The major influence, among the sectors which had expansion, was observed in textiles (11.9%). Other important positive results were observed in electric machines, equipment and material (82.0%) and food products and beverages (5.8%).  On the other hand, the only two negative contributions were observed in apparel (-14.7%) and non-metallic minerals (-4.7%).

Pernambuco

In November, the industrial production of Pernambuco fell by 1.0% compared to October, after having increase for 2 consecutive months, period in which it accumulated an increase of 3.9%.  With these results, the quarterly moving average index shows increase of 0.9% between the quarters closed in November and October, fourth consecutive positive rate accumulating growth of 1.7%.

In the comparisons with similar periods of 2005, the results continue positive: 3.5% in the monthly indicator and 5.1% in the index accumulated in the year.  The annualized rate, index accumulated in the last 12 months, showed reduction in the rhythm of growth among the months of October (6.3%) and November (5.4%).

The industry of the state, while growing 3.5%, in relation to November of 2005, registered the 13th consecutive positive rate. The major influence, among the 9 industrial activities which registered increase in the production, was observed in food products and beverages (2.7%), due mainly, to the items crystallized sugar and soft drinks.  It should also be mentioned the increases observed in chemical products (9.9%) and metal products (11.3%).  On the other hand, the only reductions were observed in petroleum refining and alcohol production (-15.0%) and in electric machines, equipment and material (-2.9%).

In the index accumulated in the year, the industrial production of the state increased by 5.1%, with expansion in 8 among 12 industrial sectors.  The main positive contributions were observed in food products and beverages (9.5%); basic metallurgy (9.0%); and in rubber and plastic (27.6%).  The major negative results were observed in chemical products (-7.8%) and electric machines, equipment and material (-8.3%).

Bahia

In November, the industrial production of Bahia, in the series without seasonal adjustment, increased by 0.9% compared to October, after increasing by 0.7% in the previous month.  In relation to November 2005, there was an increase of 4.8%.  In the comparisons with longer periods, the rates continue positive: 4.3% in the index accumulated in the year and 4.8% in the index accumulated in the last 12 months.
In the comparison with November 2005, the industry of the state increased the production in 4.8%, with positive rates in 5 among 9 surveyed activities.  The major positive results were observed in petroleum refining and alcohol production (12.2%).  Following, we can observe the positive performances observed in chemical products (6.2%) and basic metallurgy (4.7%).  On the other hand, the main negative results were observed in food products and beverages (-2.5%) and non-metallic minerals (-6.6%).

The index accumulated in the year showed increase of 4.3%, with increment in 6 among 9 industrial sectors.  The good performance of cellulose and paper (21.9%), explained by the increase in the manufacturing of cellulose and uncoated paper, answered for the main positive result.  It should also be mentioned the increase observed in petroleum refining and alcohol production (6.0%) and in basic metallurgy (10.6%).  Among the three activities which decreased, it should be highlighted food products and beverages (-1.8%) and automotive vehicles (-5.0%).

With the two positive consecutive results in the comparison month compared to immediately previous month, the quarterly moving average increased by 0.4% between the quarters closed in October and November and maintains a sequence of three months with positive rates, accumulating expansion of 1.9% in this period.

Minas Gerais

The industrial production of Minas Gerais, already seasonally adjusted, increased by 2.7% from October to November 2006, after falling 0.5% in the previous month. In this way, the quarterly moving average index increased by 0.9% from the quarter closed in October to November, and maintained a sequence of five positive results, accumulating a gain of 2.7% in this period.

In the comparison with November 2005, the rate was positive (7.4%) and in the index accumulated in 11 months of the year the rate was 4.4%.  The index accumulated in the last 12 months shows a slight acceleration in the rhythm of growth from October (4.2%) to November (4.5%).

In the monthly indicator, with expansion of 7.4%, a positive performance in mining and quarrying (6.6%) as well as in the manufacturing industry (7.6%) could be observed.  In this last one, 10 among 12 surveyed activities presented positive results, especially automotive vehicles (19.7%), chemical products (25.4%) and petroleum refining and alcohol production (17.4%).  On the other hand, the activity of metal products, with decrease of 9.3%, brought the major negative influence.

The indicator accumulated in the 11 first months of the year had increase of 4.4%, with positive results in the manufacturing industry (3.8%) as well as in mining and quarrying (8.4%).  In this last one, which stands out with the second major positive contribution for the overall indicator, the performances of iron ores were determinant.    In relation to the industry of manufacturing, 10 among 12 surveyed activities had expansion, standing out:  automotive vehicles (10.9%), food products (4.3%) and basic metallurgy (2.6%).  Among the   segments in decrease stood out again metal products (-12.6%).

Espírito Santo

In November, the industrial production of Espírito Santo increased by 1.4% in the comparison with October, in the series without seasonal influence, after falling 1.3% in the previous month.  The quarterly moving average index had, between the quarters closed in October and November, expansion of 3.2%, third consecutive positive result, period in which it accumulated growth of 4.0%.

In relation to the same period of 2005, there was expansion in the monthly index (10.8%) and in the indicator accumulated January-November (7.4%).  The annualized rate, index accumulated in the last 12 months, increased by 6.5%, giving continuity to the acceleration in the rhythm of growth initiated in May (0.7%).

In relation to November 2005, the industrial production of the state increased by 10.8%, showing in a major degree, the performance of mining and quarrying (25,.%), which brought the main positive contribution in the formation of the overall average.  The manufacturing industry expanded by 5.5%, with positive rates in all the surveyed sectors.  The major positive results were observed in the groups of food products and beverages (13.4%) and cellulose and paper (5.9%).

In the index accumulated in the year, compared to a similar period of 2005, the production increased by 7.4%, showing the positive results observed in the manufacturing industry (6.5%) as well as in mining and quarrying (9.4%).  This last one, supported, mainly, in the increase in the extraction of petroleum, brought the main contribution to the overall index.  In the industry of manufacturing, all the surveyed activities increased the production, especially basic metallurgy (9.0%) and food products and beverages (12.7%).

Rio de Janeiro

In November, the index of industrial production of Rio de Janeiro seasonally adjusted had a slight decrease (-0.1%) compared to October, after having an expansion of 1.7% in the previous month.  In the comparison with November 2005, the production also had decrease (-0.4%).  Hence, the sector accumulated in the period January-November 2006 increase of 2.1%, below the 2.4% observed in the index accumulated until October.  The index accumulated in the last 12 months maintained a trend of reduction in the rhythm of growth observed in the last months, changing from 2.6% in October to 2.2% in November.

In relation to November 2005, the industrial sector of the state showed decrease of 0.4%, having as a main negative contribution the performance of manufacturing industry (-1.2%), once mining and quarrying (3.1%) continued bringing positive results in this type of comparison.  In the first sector, where 6 among 12 activities had reduction in the production, the main negative result was observed in petroleum refining and alcohol production (-18.9%), influenced by the stoppage for maintenance in an important refinery.  In this segment, the major negative influence was observed in the items gasoline and diesel oil.  It should also be mentioned the negative performances observed in automotive vehicles (-7.7%), textiles (-13.8%) and other chemical products (-2.9%).  On the other hand, among the 6 groups of the manufacturing industry that expanded the production stood out edition and printing (14.6%), pharmaceuticals (12.8%) and rubber and plastic (28.2%).

In the index accumulated January-November 2006, compared to the same period of 2005, the manufacturing industry increased by 2.1%, with mining and quarrying (5.2%), supported mainly in the extraction of petroleum, leading in terms of influence on the overall index.  In the manufacturing industry (1.4%), which has a more moderate rhythm of expansion, 6 among 12 analyzed segments registered positive rates. The major contributions in the composition of the overall result were observed in food products (13.8%) and edition and printing (9.4%).  Among the activities which reduced the production, stood out, in this comparison, basic metallurgy, with decrease of 4.5%, and petroleum refining and alcohol production (-1.5%).

Finally, the quarterly moving average index was almost stable (-0.1%) between the quarters closed in October and November, after registering positive change (0.2%) in the previous month.

São Paulo

In November, the industrial production of São Paulo fell by 1.0% compared to October, in the series without seasonal influence, after increasing 1.6% in the previous month.  In relation to the same period of the previous year, the rates were positive: growth of 3.0% in the monthly index and expansion of 3.6% in the indicator accumulated in the year.  The annualized rate, indicator accumulated in the last 12 months, in an acceleration trend in the rhythm of production since September, changed from 3.4% in October to 3.6% in November.

In the comparison November 06/ November 05 (3.0%), positive results in 15 among 20 surveyed activities were recorded, especially machines and equipment (11.3%), office machines and computer equipment (74.5%) and electronic material and communication equipment (10.0%). On the other hand, among the groups which had decrease in the production, the highlights were automotive vehicles (-9.1%), edition and printing (-5.9%) and petroleum refining and alcohol production (-4.3%).

In the index accumulated in the year, the growth of the industry of the state was 3.6%, with 16 sectors expanding the production. In this comparison, automotive vehicles (5.2%) office machines and computer equipment (45.3%) continued leading in terms of influence on the overall index, with the main highlights coming from automobiles and parts and accessories for motors; computers and monitors, respectively.  On the other hand, among the four segments with decrease, the ones with major influence on the overall rate were metal products (-3.4%) and other transportation equipment (-2.2%).

With unfavorable behavior of the industrial production of the state in November compared to October, the quarterly moving average index decreased by 0.4% between the quarters closed in October and November, breaking a trend of stability observed since August of this year.

Paraná

The industrial production of Paraná increased by 3.1% in November compared to the immediately previous month, already seasonally adjusted, second consecutive positive result in this type of comparison, a period in which it accumulated growth of 5.5%.  Hence, the index of quarterly moving average increased by 1.0% in the quarters closed in October and November.

In relation to November 2005, the growth was 8.3%, second consecutive positive result.  In the comparisons for larger periods, the results continue negative: -1.9% in the index accumulated in the year and -1.8% in the index accumulated in the last 12 months, a diminishment in the rhythm of decrease in relation to October (-3.4%).
In the monthly index, the production of the state increased by 8.3%, with 10 among 14 surveyed activities bringing positive rates, with the major results being observed in edition and printing (69.7%), machines and equipment (19.7%) and food products (4.6%).  On the other hand, the major negative results were observed in automotive vehicles (-6.9%) and in the group of wood (-15.7%).

The indicator accumulated in the year has reduction of 1.9%, with only 5 among 14 surveyed groups having decrease in the production.  The major negative contribution in the formation of the overall rate was observed in automotive vehicles (-21.3%) due, mainly, to the decrease in the production of the items trucks and injection pumps for vehicles. It should also be mentioned the decrease observed in wood (-12.9%). On the other hand, the main positive contributions were observed by food products (6.1%) and edition and printing (8.2%).

Santa Catarina

The industrial production of Santa Catarina increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month, already seasonally adjusted, changing five consecutive negative rates, period in which it accumulated a loss of 2.1%.  In the comparison with November 2005 a slight positive change was observed (0.1%). Hence, the sector accumulated in the period January-November 2006 increase of 0.4%, repeating the result observed in the index accumulated up to October.  The annualized rate, index accumulated in the last 12 months, was stable (0.0%), however, with an acceleration trend in the productive rhythm initiated in July (-2.5%).

In the comparison November 06/ November 05, the industrial production of the state (0.1%) maintains positive results for five consecutive months, although with considerably moderate rates.  In this comparison, 5 among 11 surveyed industrial groups had increase in the production, being that the most important positive result for the general index came from automotive vehicles (16.7%), followed by machines and equipment (4.5%) and electric machines, equipment and material (10.4%).

Among the segments which had decrease in the production, the one that most influenced the overall rate was apparel (-12.9%).  Following, are the decreases observed in wood (-8.2%); food products (-1.5%); and textiles (-2.4%).  This scenario of different rates results in an overall index close to zero.

The increment of 0.4% in the indicator accumulated from January-November, compared to a similar period of 2005, shows the expansion in 6 among 11 surveyed sectors.  The leadership, in terms of influence on the overall index, remained with automotive vehicles (26.8%) and machines and equipment (12.4%).  It should also be observed the positive performance observed in rubber and plastic (10.6%).  On the other hand, the most relevant negative contributions continued related to food products (-8.4%), wood (-17.6%) and apparel (-9.9%).  Also in this indicator, the great difference in the sector resulted in an aggregated index almost null (0.4%).

Even with a favorable performance in the industrial production of the state in November compared to October, the quarterly moving average index (-0.2%) continues, from the quarters closed in October and November, with a trend of decrease initiated in August, period in which it accumulated loss of 1.5%.

Rio Grande do Sul

In November, the index of industrial production of Rio Grande do Sul, seasonally adjusted, increased by  1.6% in relation to October, after decreasing 2.7% in the previous month.  In the comparison with November 2005, there was increase of 1.8%.  In the comparisons with longer periods, the rates continued negative: -2,2% in the indicator accumulated in the year and -2.0% in the index accumulated in the last 12 months, which continued showing deceleration in the rhythm of decrease in the last months.

According to the monthly indicator, the industry of the state registered growth of 1.8%, with increase in 9 among 14 segments, with the main highlights in other chemical products (17.2%), automotive vehicles (20.9%) and petroleum refining and alcohol production (6.2%).  On the other hand, the major decreases in the overall result were observed in footwear and leather articles (-10.8%) and machines and equipment (-13.7%).

In the index accumulated January-November 2006, the decrease of 2.2% was determined, mainly, by the decrease of 7 among 14 surveyed activities, being the most significant machines and equipment (-17.4%), footwear and leather articles (-8.5%) and metal products (-11.0%).  On the other hand, food products industry (5.5%) and automotive vehicles (5.9%) brought the major positive influences.

The quarterly moving average increased by 0.3% in the quarters closed in October and November, maintaining a trend of expansion initiated in June and accumulating growth of 3.7%.

Goiás

The index of industrial production of Goiás, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.7% in November compared to October, being this the second consecutive positive result, accumulating expansion of 7.0%.  However, the quarterly moving average still shows a slight reduction (-0.2%) between the quarters closed in October and November, fourth negative result, period in which it accumulated loss of 2.5%.

In the other comparisons, the results are positive: expansion of 6.7% compared to the same month of the previous year and increment of 2.6% in the indicator accumulated in the year and in the index accumulated in the last 12 months.  This last one continues showing acceleration in the rhythm of growth initiated in August (0.5%).

The increase of 6.7% in relation to November 2005 was supported in the growth of 5 surveyed segments.  The major contributions for this result were observed in food products and beverages (4.1%), mining and quarrying (24.7%) and chemical products (12.7%).

The expansion of 2.6% in the indicator accumulated in the year, compared to the same period of the previous year, results mainly from the growth in al the surveyed segments of the manufacturing industry (3.3%), with the most relevant results coming from chemical products (14.2%) and food products and beverages (1.2%).  On the other hand, the only decrease was registered by mining and quarrying (-5.9%).