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German industrial output falls unexpectedly in January

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Posted on March 9, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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German industrial output falls unexpectedly in January

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March 9 (Reuters) - German industrial production fell unexpectedly in January by 0.5% compared to the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had

German Industrial Output Drops Unexpectedly by 0.5% in January 2024

Overview of January 2024 German Industrial Production

Unexpected Decline in Output

March 9 (Reuters) - German industrial production fell unexpectedly in January by 0.5% compared to the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Monday.

Analyst Expectations vs. Actual Results

Forecasted Growth

Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 1.0% rise.

Discrepancy Between Forecast and Reality

The office offers more detailed data on its website.

Further Information

(Reporting by Amir Orusov and Simon Ferdinand Eibach, Editing by Linda Pasquini)

Key Takeaways

The 0.5% January decline marked a surprise reversal against Reuters‑surveyed analysts' expectation of a 1.0% increase. (vtmarkets.com)
December industrial production had contracted by 1.9%, significantly worse than the 0.3% forecast, continuing a troubling trend. (vtmarkets.com)
Recent projections see only modest economic growth ahead: the German government trimmed its 2026 GDP forecast to around 1.0%, while the ifo Institute forecast remains subdued at 0.8%. (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did German industrial output fall in January?

German industrial output fell by 0.5% in January compared to the previous month.

What did analysts predict for Germany's industrial output?

Analysts expected a 1.0% rise in Germany's industrial output for January.

Who provides Germany's industrial production data?

The federal statistics office in Germany provides detailed industrial production data.

Where can more detailed data be found?

More detailed industrial production data is available on the federal statistics office's website.

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