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German producer prices fall 3.3% y/y in February

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Posted on March 20, 2026

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March 20 (Reuters) - German producer prices fell more than expected in February, decreasing by 3.3% on the year, the federal statistics office reported on Friday. Analysts polled by Reuters had

German Producer Prices Drop 3.3% in February, Surpassing Analyst Forecasts

Overview of German Producer Price Data for February

Key Findings

March 20 (Reuters) - German producer prices fell more than expected in February, decreasing by 3.3% on the year, the federal statistics office reported on Friday.

Analyst Expectations

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a 2.7% decline.

Further Information

The office publishes more detailed data on its website.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Emanuele Berro and Simon Ferdinand Eibach, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • February’s 3.3% annual drop in producer prices exceeded expectations for a 2.7% decline, highlighting an accelerating disinflation trend at the producer level.
  • Sharp falls in energy-related costs—including natural gas, electricity and mineral oil—were key contributors to the decline, consistent with earlier months’ patterns.
  • This sustained producer price deflation may ease input-cost pressure for firms and relieve inflation downstream, although core inflation remains a concern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did German producer prices fall in February?
German producer prices fell by 3.3% year-on-year in February.
What decline in German producer prices did analysts expect?
Analysts expected a decline of 2.7% in German producer prices.
When was the German producer price data for February published?
The data was reported on Friday, March 20.
Who reported the German producer price data?
The data was reported by the German federal statistics office.

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