German Industrial Output Rebounds Strongly in May

Germany’s industrial production bounced back in May 2025, surprising analysts with a stronger-than-expected recovery. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), industrial output rose by 1.2% on the month, following a 1.6% decline in April. Economists had forecast a 0.6% drop.

On a yearly basis, output increased by 1%, reversing the 2.1% decline recorded in April.

Excluding energy and construction, industrial production rose by 1.4% month-on-month, signaling a broader-based rebound across core manufacturing sectors.