Germany’s Industrial Producer Prices Drop 1.3% Year-on-Year in June

Berlin, Germany – producer prices of industrial products in Germany fell by 1.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in June 2024, marking a slight increase from a 1.2 percent decline in May. Despite the yearly decrease, prices saw a modest rise of 0.1 percent month-on-month (MoM) in June, according to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany.

Producer prices are a key indicator of inflation and economic activity. They reflect the average changes in prices received by domestic producers for their output. The decline in prices over the past year highlights ongoing pressures in the industrial sector amid global economic uncertainties.

The slight increase in June on a monthly basis suggests a potential stabilization after several months of declining prices. Analysts attribute the YoY price drop partly to lower costs for raw materials and energy, which are vital inputs for Germany’s industrial production.

Germany, Europe’s largest economy, relies heavily on industrial production, including:

• Machinery
• Vehicles
• Chemicals
• Metals

Changes in producer prices can impact consumer prices later and influence monetary policy decisions by the European Central Bank.

Experts say the current data underscores the delicate balance between inflation control and economic growth. The 0.1 percent monthly growth could signal the beginning of moderate price recovery, but ongoing global trade challenges and supply chain disruptions remain risks for industrial pricing.

Industrial sectors with significant price declines include:

• Manufacturing of electrical equipment
• Metals

These sectors benefited from falling raw material costs. Meanwhile, some sub-sectors such as chemicals maintained stable prices.

The Federal Statistical Office will continue to monitor these trends monthly to provide up-to-date insights on Germany’s industrial economic health.

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