In December 2025, industrial production in the European Union, adjusted for seasonal factors, fell by 0.8% compared to the previous month. In the eurozone, the decline in industrial production was even more pronounced — 1.4% compared to November.
This is reported by Finway
Trends in Industrial Production Throughout the Year
The growth recorded in November at 0.2% in the EU and 0.7% in the eurozone proved to be short-lived. After a brief uptick at the end of the year, production indicators are now declining. At the same time, the annual situation remains positive. In December, the EU’s industrial sector showed a growth of 1.4% compared to the same period in 2024, while in the eurozone, it was 1.2%.
Sector and Country Performance
Among the main industrial groups in the eurozone, the most significant decline was noted in the production of capital goods — down 1.9% for the month. The energy sector decreased by 0.3%, while intermediate goods fell by 0.1%. Meanwhile, the production of durable goods increased by 0.2%. In the EU countries, the output of intermediate goods rose by 0.1%, but the production of capital goods decreased by 1.4%, and the energy sector by 0.4%.
Among member states, the largest monthly decline in industrial production was observed in Slovakia (-4.9%), Germany (-2.9%), and Spain (-2.6%). The highest growth was recorded in Luxembourg (+6.4%), Sweden (+4.4%), and Malta (+4.2%).
“The average annual industrial production index for 2025 increased by 1.5% in both the EU and the eurozone, indicating a weak but stable recovery of the industry after volatility throughout the year.”