Germany’s wholesale prices rose 1.2 percent year‑on‑year in February 2026, extending an upward trend in producer price inflation, data from the federal statistics office showed on Friday. The increase follows similar gains in preceding months and reflects persistent price pressures in parts of the economy.
The wholesale price index measures the cost of goods sold by producers before they reach retailers and consumers. A sustained rise in these prices can signal inflationary trends further down the supply chain, potentially feeding into broader consumer price inflation if sustained.
The latest figures continue a pattern of moderate increases in producer price inflation, reflecting factors such as higher costs in key input sectors and wider economic conditions. Analysts view the data as consistent with other recent indicators showing price pressures in Germany’s economy.
Germany’s wholesale price growth in February followed increases in previous months, underscoring ongoing inflation concerns amid broader global economic uncertainty. The federal statistics office release did not immediately provide a breakdown of the category‑specific price movements but typically includes components such as industrial goods and raw materials.
Economists said that while the pace of wholesale price rises remains moderate, it suggests that supply‑side cost pressures have yet to fully ease, which could influence expectations for inflation and monetary policy in the eurozone’s largest economy.