(ANSA) - BELGRADE, DEC 8 - According to data released today by the Federal Statistical Office, production in Germany's manufacturing sector increased by 1.8% in October 2025 compared to September and 0.8% compared to October 2024. The data have been adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the construction sector is the primary driver of growth, up 3.3% from September; mechanical engineering (+2.8%) and the production of electrical and optical instruments (+3.9%) also increased. However, the automotive sector continued to decline, falling 1.3%. (ANSA).