Germany's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) continued its downward trajectory in May, slipping from -0.1% in April to -0.3%, as updated data revealed on June 13, 2025. This marks the second consecutive month that the WPI has remained in negative territory, signaling a sustained decline in wholesale pricing.
The month-over-month comparison, which evaluates changes against the previous month, showed a steeper drop in May. This continuing decrease in the WPI reflects lingering economic challenges within Germany's wholesale markets, which could potentially impact broader pricing dynamics and inflation trends.
Economists are keeping a close watch on these developments, as sustained decreases in wholesale prices may influence consumer prices and, consequently, inflationary pressures across Europe’s largest economy. The ongoing trend of negative WPI values could prompt policymakers to consider revisiting economic policies if downward momentum continues in the subsequent months.
