A particularly positive development occurred in industrial production to Germany In May 2025, as increases in the automotive industry (+4.9% compared to the previous month) and energy production (+10.8%).
On the contrary, the decrease in the construction industry (-3.9%) had a negative impact. Industrial production in Germany (manufacturing industry excluding energy and construction) increased by 1.4% in May 2025 compared to April 2025, adapted to seasonal and calendar effects.
Production of capital goods increased by 4.1% and the production of consumer goods by 0.5%. The production of intermediate goods, on the other hand, decreased by 2.1%.
Compared to May 2024, industrial production also increased by 1.4%, adapted to calendar effects.