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German producer prices fall 2.5% y/y in December
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 20, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
German producer prices fell 2.5% in December, matching expectations. Analysts predicted a 2.4% decline. Detailed data is on the federal statistics office website.
German Producer Prices Decline 2.5% Year-on-Year in December
Overview of Producer Price Changes
Jan 20 (Reuters) - German producer prices fell broadly in line with expectations in December, decreasing by 2.5% from a year earlier, the federal statistics office reported on Tuesday.
Analysts' Expectations
Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a 2.4% decline.
Detailed Data Availability
The office publishes more detailed data on its website.
(Reporting by Danny Callaghan & Bernadette HoggEditing by Ludwig Burger)
Key Takeaways
- •German producer prices fell 2.5% year-on-year in December.
- •The decline was broadly in line with analysts' expectations.
- •Analysts had predicted a 2.4% decrease.
- •More detailed data is available on the federal statistics office website.
- •The report was published by Reuters.
Frequently Asked Questions about German producer prices fall 2.5% y/y in December
1What is year-on-year (y/y) comparison?
Year-on-year (y/y) comparison measures the change in a financial metric over a one-year period. It helps assess growth or decline by comparing the current period's data with the same period from the previous year.
2What is the role of a federal statistics office?
A federal statistics office is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical data related to various aspects of the economy, society, and population. This data supports informed decision-making and policy development.
