The rise in wholesale prices in Germany moderated to 8.9% in February

MADRID, 15 Mar.

The rise in wholesale prices in Germany moderated to 8.9% in February

MADRID, 15 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Wholesale prices in Germany registered a year-on-year rise of 8.9% last February, compared to the 10.6% rise in the previous month, thus prolonging the slowdown in their rise since they reached a rise in April 2022 record 23.8%, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

The interannual variation in wholesale prices is mainly due to the increase in the prices of food, beverages and tobacco (16.8%), as explained by Destatis.

Specifically, the highest increases among foods corresponded to dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats (25.6%), meat and meat products (21.4%), sugar, confectionery and bakery products (21.4%) as well as fruit, vegetables and potatoes (18.2%).

Live animals (51.0%), construction materials and elements (21.9%) and machines, equipment and materials (11.3%) also had a significant impact on the annual variation rate in February 2023.

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