Industrial production in the eurozone fell by 1.3%

Fresh data from Eurostat records an unexpected downturn: in June 2025, industrial production volumes fell by 1.3% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU. This was a sharp reversal after growth in May (+1.1% and +0.8%). In annual terms, the picture is less dramatic, with production still up 0.2% in the eurozone and 0.5% in the EU compared to June 2024.

The sectoral breakdown shows multidirectional dynamics. In June, short-term consumption goods (-4.7% in the euro area, -3.7% in the EU) and capital goods (-2.2% and -1.7%) were the most noticeably weaker. Intermediate goods were almost unchanged, while the energy sector, on the contrary, showed growth: +2.9% in the euro area and +2.7% in the EU.

Among the countries, Ireland (-11.3%), Portugal (-3.6%) and Lithuania (-2.8%) reduced production the most. At the other pole were Belgium (+5.1%), France and Sweden (+3.8% each), as well as Greece (+3.3%).

In year-on-year comparison, the spread is even more marked: Sweden (+13.4%), Ireland (+10.5%) and Latvia (+7.3%) led the growth, while Bulgaria (-8.2%), Hungary (-4.9%) and Slovenia (-4.3%) showed significant declines.

This volatility emphasises the vulnerability of EU industry to fluctuations in demand and the global environment. It is particularly telling that energy growth is offsetting the decline in consumer sectors - indicating a structural shift where energy demand is proving resilient and consumer markets are increasingly fragile.