According to data from by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, Yorkshire and Humber manufacturers have seen a rise in output.

The survey reported that the region's output balance increased to 43 per cent, up from 39 per cent last quarter, and the region’s positive performance is expected to last till the end 2018.

With domestic orders remaining flat, the report found that exports outperformed domestic sales in line with the national trend. Over the last three months, the exports balance has risen from 16 per cent to 20 per cent while the total orders balance increased to 29 per cent.

Richard Halstead, EEF director of member engagement for the North, said: "There are both reasons for cheer and caution in our latest survey. UK manufacturers in many industries are continuing to benefit from growth in the global economy; expanding their exports and driving ahead with new investments. But this is not an industry-wide phenomenon. Trade tensions, the Brexit debate reaching a crescendo and some wobbles in confidence about the UK's economic outlook continue to make their presence felt across a number of manufacturing sectors.

"If these sources of uncertainty prove to be short-lived then growth across manufacturing looks like more of a sure thing next year. If not, then government will need to act to prevent investment plans from faltering."

Steve Talbot, partner and head of manufacturing at BDO in Yorkshire and Humber, added: "Despite ongoing uncertainty, manufacturers in Yorkshire and Humber continue to demonstrate resilience and confidence in at least the short term future thanks to strong output and global demand.

"The government cannot afford to ignore the importance of UK manufacturing as we endure the twists and turns of EU negotiations and must minimise disruption to the sector by ensuring that Britain remains open for business with the EU as well as other key international markets."