Euro Area and EU Industrial Production Decreases in December 2025 (2026)

Industrial production in the euro area and the European Union experienced fluctuations in December 2025, according to Eurostat's latest data. Here's a breakdown of the key figures and trends:

Euro Area: Industrial production decreased by 1.4% in December 2025 compared to November 2025, following a 0.3% increase in November. This downward trend was driven by a 0.1% drop in intermediate goods production, a 0.3% decline in energy production, and a 1.9% fall in capital goods production. However, there was a 0.2% increase in durable consumer goods production and a 0.3% decrease in non-durable consumer goods production.
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EU: The picture was similar across the EU, with a 0.8% decrease in industrial production in December 2025 compared to November. Intermediate goods production rose by 0.1%, while energy production fell by 0.4%, capital goods production dropped by 1.4%, and consumer goods production saw a mix of increases and decreases.
Member States: Among the member states, Slovakia (-4.9%), Germany (-2.9%), and Spain (-2.6%) experienced the largest monthly decreases in industrial production. Conversely, Luxembourg (+6.4%), Sweden (+4.4%), and Malta (+4.2%) saw the highest increases.
Annual Comparison: When comparing December 2025 to December 2024, the euro area witnessed a 1.2% increase in industrial production, while the EU saw a 1.4% rise. This growth was driven by increases in intermediate goods (1.5% in the euro area, 1.9% in the EU), capital goods (4.1% in the euro area, 4.5% in the EU), and non-durable consumer goods (2.1% in the euro area, 2.0% in the EU). However, energy production decreased by 0.7% in the euro area and 1.3% in the EU.
Member States (Annual): Poland (+6.9%), Sweden (+4.8%), and Croatia (+4.5%) led the annual increases, while Slovakia (-8.5%), Luxembourg (-7.9%), and Bulgaria (-6.8%) experienced the largest decreases.

These figures provide valuable insights into the economic health of the euro area and the EU, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities faced by various industries within these regions.