FX.co ★ Eurozone Industrial Output Slumps in April

In April 2025, industrial production in the Eurozone experienced a significant decline of 2.4% compared to the previous month. This downturn reversed the adjusted gain of 2.4% recorded in March and fell short of the market's expectation of a 1.7% decrease. It represented the steepest monthly contraction since July 2023, with reductions observed across all major production categories. Specifically, the production of non-durable consumer goods decreased by 3.0%, a stark contrast to a 1.8% rise in March. Energy production dropped by 1.6%, following a previous decline of 0.5%, while capital goods saw a reduction of 1.1%, in contrast to the 2.4% increase the prior month. Intermediate goods production fell by 0.7%, down from a 1.1% rise, and durable consumer goods production slightly decreased by 0.2%, compared to a 3.5% increase earlier. Year-over-year, industrial output growth decelerated to 0.8% in April, down from 3.7% in March, missing the anticipated 1.4% growth projection.