Italian producer prices rise for third consecutive month in February

Industrial producer prices in Italy increased by 6.2% year-on-year in February 2025, accelerating from a 4.4% rise in the previous month.

Italian producer prices rise for third consecutive month in February

This marks the third consecutive month of rising producer prices, following a long period of consistent declines that began in March 2023. The uptick in prices was driven by a faster increase in domestic market costs, which rose by 8.5% compared to 6% in January. In addition, foreign market prices also saw an acceleration, climbing by 1.2% in February, up from 1% in January.

Foreign market rises

The rise in foreign market prices was primarily driven by a 1% increase in the Euro area and a larger 1.4% rise in the non-Euro area. On a monthly basis, producer prices rose by 0.7%, continuing the upward trend observed over recent months. This broader price increase reflects a mix of domestic demand pressures and global supply chain dynamics, which are contributing to the ongoing inflationary pressures in the industrial sector.