FX.co ★ Italy Industrial Sales Decline in October

In October 2025, Italy experienced a 0.5% decline in industrial sales compared to the previous month. This follows a revised increase of 1.9% in September. The downturn was mainly driven by a 1.3% decrease in foreign sales, which had previously seen a 3% rise in September, while domestic sales showed a marginal decline of 0.2%, following a 1.3% growth. Examining the primary industrial sectors, sales of intermediate goods fell by 0.3%, capital goods by 1.8%, and energy by 2.4%, whereas consumer goods witnessed a 0.5% increase. On an annual scale, industrial sales rose by 1.7%, slowing down from a 3.4% increment in September. The deceleration was more prominent in the domestic market, with a growth of 1.8% compared to 4.2% the previous month, while the foreign market grew by 1.3%, slightly down from 1.6%.