Germany's industrial production rose by 2.5 percent from a month earlier in March 2021, following two months of near 2 percent declines and beating market expectations of a 2.3 percent growth. It was the largest output increase since last October, boosted by the production of intermediate (1.2 percent) and consumer goods (2.9 percent), as well as energy output (2.4 percent) and construction activity (10.8 percent). On the other hand, the production of capital goods decreased by 0.4 percent. Compared with February 2020, the month before restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak, production was 4.3 percent lower. source: Federal Statistical Office

Industrial Production Mom in Germany averaged 0.07 percent from 1991 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 9.40 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -18.20 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Germany Industrial Production MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2021.

Industrial Production Mom in Germany is expected to be 0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Industrial Production Mom in Germany to stand at 0.80 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Germany Industrial Production MoM is projected to trend around 0.40 percent in 2022 and 0.50 percent in 2023, according to our econometric models.

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Germany Industrial Production MoM

Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.50 -1.90 9.40 -18.20 1991 - 2021 percent Monthly
2015=100, SWDA


Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2021-02-08 07:00 AM Dec 0% 1.5% 0.3% 0.2%
2021-03-08 07:00 AM Jan -2.5% 1.9% 0.2% 0.3%
2021-04-09 06:00 AM Feb -1.6% -2% 1.5% 1.9%
2021-05-07 06:00 AM Mar 2.5% -1.9% 2.3% 1.7%
2021-06-08 06:00 AM Apr 2.5% 1.8%
2021-07-07 06:00 AM May
2021-08-06 06:00 AM Jun
2021-09-07 06:00 AM Jul
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German Industrial Output Rises More than Forecast
Germany's industrial production rose by 2.5 percent from a month earlier in March 2021, following two months of near 2 percent declines and beating market expectations of a 2.3 percent growth. It was the largest output increase since last October, boosted by the production of intermediate (1.2 percent) and consumer goods (2.9 percent), as well as energy output (2.4 percent) and construction activity (10.8 percent). On the other hand, the production of capital goods decreased by 0.4 percent. Compared with February 2020, the month before restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak, production was 4.3 percent lower.
2021-05-07
Germany Industrial Output Unexpectedly Falls
Industrial production in Germany unexpectedly contracted by 1.6 percent month-over-month in February of 2021, following a downwardly revised 2 percent drop in the previous month and compared to market forecasts of a 1.5 percent increase. The country remained under a nationwide coronavirus lockdown in February. Output fell for capital (-3.2 percent) and intermediate (-1 percent) goods while consumer goods edged up 0.2 percent. Also, energy (-1 percent) and construction (-1.3 percent) were lower. Compared with February 2020, which was the month before restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, industrial production decreased by 6.4 percent. “The improvement in business confidence and positive trend in orders signal a positive outlook in industry. Nevertheless, the future course of the pandemic poses uncertainties”, the German economy minister said.
2021-04-09
Germany Industrial Output Unexpectedly Declines
Industrial production in Germany sank 2.5 percent month-over-month in January of 2021, compared to forecasts of a 0.2 percent gain. It follows a 1.9 percent surge in December from a previously reported flat reading. In January, production went down for capital (-0.8 percent) and consumer goods (-3 percent). Also, construction output declined by 12.2 percent due to a strong increase in December and the end of the VAT reduction. On the other hand, production of intermediate goods (0.7 percent) and energy (0.6 percent) increased. Compared with February 2020, the month before restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic in Germany, industrial production was 4.2 percent lower. Year-on-year, industrial output fell 3.9 percent.
2021-03-08
Germany Industrial Output Stalls in December
Industrial production in Germany stalled in December of 2020, following an upwardly revised 1.5 percent rise in November and compared to market forecasts of a 0.3 percent increase, amid new coronavirus lockdowns in Germany and other European countries. Energy production dropped 2.9 percent and capital goods edged down 0.5 percent, offsetting increases in intermediate goods (2 percent), consumer goods (2.6 percent) and construction (3.2 percent). Compared with February of 2020, the month before restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, production was 3.6 percent lower. Considering full 2020, industrial output contracted 8.5 percent.
2021-02-08

Germany Industrial Production MoM
In Germany, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 79 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: machinery and equipment (12 percent of total production); motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (12 percent); basic metals and fabricated metal products (10 percent); and computers, electronic and optical products and electrical equipment (10 percent). Construction accounts for 11 percent of total output; and energy production accounts for 10 percent.