Finance
German wholesale prices rise 1.2% in February
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 13, 2026
Quick Summary
German wholesale prices rose 1.2% year‑on‑year in February 2026, matching January’s pace and marking a sustained moderate inflation trend, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) and market data. The rise continues a 14‑month stretch of wholesale price growth.
German Wholesale Prices Rise 1.2% Year-on-Year in February, Data Shows
Overview of German Wholesale Price Data
February Year-on-Year Comparison
March 13 (Reuters) - German wholesale prices rose by 1.2% in February compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the federal statistics office on Friday.
Further Economic Data Availability
The office offers more detailed economic data on its website.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Emanuele Berro and Bernadette Hogg, Editing by Friederike Heine)
Key Takeaways
- •Wholesale prices in Germany increased by 1.2% year‑on‑year in February 2026, the same rate seen in January, underscoring persistent price pressures at the wholesale level. (destatis.de)
- •The continued rise reflects ongoing cost pressures in key sectors like non‑ferrous metals and food products, contributing to sustained wholesale inflation momentum. (destatis.de)
References
Frequently Asked Questions about German wholesale prices rise 1.2% in February
1How much did German wholesale prices rise in February?
German wholesale prices increased by 1.2% in February compared to the same month last year.
2Who released the data on German wholesale prices?
The data on German wholesale prices was released by the federal statistics office.
3Where can I find more detailed economic data for Germany?
More detailed economic data is available on the federal statistics office's website.
