FX.co ★ Malta Producer Prices Rise to 18-Month High

Malta's producer prices experienced a modest increase of 0.7% in October 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, building on a 0.1% growth observed the month before. The deflationary trend persisted within the intermediate goods sector, with a decline of 0.9% following a sharper 2.9% drop in September, indicating a slowing deflation. In the capital goods segment, costs remained stable at a 5% increase. Conversely, the prices for consumer goods saw a decline, dipping by 0.8% compared to 1.2% previously, with non-durable goods contributing significantly to this downturn with a decrease to 0.9% from 1.2%. On a monthly scale, producer prices rose by 0.4% in September, easing slightly from the 0.6% increase recorded in the prior period.