In March 2025, industrial producer prices in both the Euro area and the European Union experienced a significant month-over-month (MoM) decrease of 1.6%, according to Eurostat’s preliminary estimates. This decline follows modest increases in February 2025, where prices rose by 0.2% in the Euro area and 0.4% in the EU.
The downturn in March was primarily driven by a sharp 5.8% drop in energy prices within the Euro area, continuing a trend of volatility in energy costs.
Conversely, non-durable consumer goods saw a 0.
5% rise, indicating some resilience in certain sectors.
Excluding energy, total industry prices in the Euro area and EU remained relatively stable, with slight increases of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively.
On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, industrial producer prices in March 2025 rose by 1.
9% in the Euro area and 2.1% in the EU, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures compared to the same period in the previous year.
Notably, Bulgaria recorded the highest annual increase at 22.0%, while Luxembourg experienced the steepest decline at 4.5%.
These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of industrial pricing, influenced by factors such as energy costs and sector-specific demand. The data highlights the importance for businesses and policymakers to monitor these trends closely to navigate the evolving economic landscape.
