Industrial output decreased by 1.5% within the euro area and by 1.6% across the EU

Industrial Production Trends in the Euro Area and EU – January 2026

Eurostat's preliminary data reveals that industrial output in the euro area dropped by 1.5% in January 2026 compared to the previous month, while the EU as a whole saw a 1.6% decline. For December 2025, production had already decreased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.1% across the EU.

Looking at year-on-year figures, January 2026 saw industrial production fall by 1.2% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU compared to January 2025.

Breaking down the euro area’s monthly changes, output for intermediate goods fell by 1.9%, while energy production rose by 4.7%。