In July 2016, compared with June 2016, industrial producer prices rose by 0.1% in both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2016 prices increased by 0.8% in both zones. In July 2016, compared with July 2015, industrial producer prices decreased by 2.8% in the euro area and by 2.5% in the EU28.
The 0.1% increase in industrial producer prices in total industry in the euro area in July 2016, compared with June 2016, is due to rises of 0.3% for non-durable consumer goods, of 0.2% for intermediate goods and of 0.1% for both capital goods and durable consumer goods, while prices fell by 0.4% in the energy sector. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 0.2%.
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