CBS: Industrial output grew 10.5% in 2006

Total industrial proceeds rose 8.4%, led by the real-estate and business-services sectors which rose 15.4%. Industrial production grew 10.5% in 2006
 
Central Bureau of Statistics figures published late last week indicate that the Israeli economy had a successful 2006.
 
Industrial production grew 10.5% in 2006, after growing a moderate 3.7% in 2005. The increase in industrial production was led by the high-tech sector, which rose 24%.
 
The number of industrial sector employees rose 3.1%, or by 10,000 workers. The number of work hours per employee rose 3.5%.
 
Total industrial proceeds rose 8.4%, led by the real-estate and business-services sectors which rose 15.4% while proceeds from commerce and services rose 9.2%, following a rise of 7.8% in 2005.