Industrial production in the EU decreased by 1.8%
In April 2025, industrial production in the European Union (EU), seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. In the euro area, this indicator decreased by 2.4% m/m. This is evidenced by the preliminary data from Eurostat.
Compared to April 2024, industrial production in the euro area increased by 0.8%, and in the EU by 0.6%.
The largest monthly decrease was recorded in Ireland (-15.2%), Malta (-6.2%) and Lithuania (-3.0%). The largest increases were observed in Denmark (+3.5%), Luxembourg (+3.2%), Croatia and Sweden (+2.5% in both countries).
On an annualized basis, industrial production in April 2025 grew the most in Ireland (+18.4%), Finland (+10.2%) and Croatia (+6.5%). The largest declines were recorded in Denmark (-11.6%), Bulgaria (-10.5%) and Slovenia (-4.6%).
Electricity production in the euro area decreased by 1.6% m/M and 0.1% y/y in April. In the EU, electricity output in the specified period decreased by 0.4% m/M and 0.6% y/y.
According to updated data, in March, industrial production in the euro area increased by 2.4% m/m and 3.7% yoy, and in the European Union – by 1.9% m/M and 2.8% yoy.