German producer prices in Oct 2025 1.8% lower YoY

This was the eighth consecutive YoY decrease in producer prices.

Lower energy prices continued to be the main reason for the YoY decline in producer prices in the month.

Intermediate goods were also less expensive than a year earlier. By contrast, capital goods, non-durable consumer goods and durable consumer goods cost more than a year earlier.

When energy prices are excluded, producer prices in October 2025 rose by 0.8 per cent YoY and were down by 0.1 per cent MoM, a Destatis release said.

Energy prices in October were down by 7.5 per cent YoY and up by 0.4 per cent MoM.

Durable consumer goods cost 1.7 per cent more YoY and 0.1 per cent more MoM in October 2025. Intermediate goods prices in October were down by 0.5 per cent YoY and up by 0.1 per cent MoM.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)