The February 2013 industrial producer price index rose by 0.2 percent in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.4 percent in the EU27 compared to January, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January, prices increased by 0.4 percent in both zones.
Compared with February 2012, industrial producer prices gained 1.3 percent in both the euro area and the EU27.
Compared with the previous month, prices in total industry excluding the energy sector increased by 0.1 percent in both the euro area and the EU27. Prices in the energy sector gained 0.4 percent and 1.3 percent respectively. Capital goods rose by 0.1 percent in the euro area and by 0.2 percent in the EU27. In both zones, durable consumer goods and non-durable consumer goods increased by 0.1 percent while intermediate goods remained stable.
Compared with February 2012, prices in total industry excluding the energy sector increased by 1.2 percent in both the euro area and the EU27. Prices in the energy sector rose by 1.6 percent and 1.4 percent respectively. Non-durable consumer goods gained 2.3 percent in the euro area and 2.4 percent in the EU27. In both zones, capital goods increased by 0.8 percent, intermediate goods and durable consumer goods by 0.7 percent.
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