Euro zone industrial production returned to growth in February 2026, rising 0.4% month-over-month after a sharp contraction at the start of the year. The latest data, updated on 15 April 2026, marks a clear improvement from January 2026, when industrial output fell by 1.5% compared with December.
The month-over-month comparison shows that February’s modest expansion only partially offsets January’s drop, but it indicates that the worst of the short-term weakness in industrial activity may have passed. Investors and policymakers will now be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this rebound develops into a more sustained recovery in euro area manufacturing and broader industrial output.
