Germany’s industrial production fell 4.3 per cent month-on-month in August 2025, with output 3.9 per cent lower year-on-year, as per Destatis.
The sharpest decline came from the automotive sector, down 18.5 per cent due to plant closures and model changeovers.
Machinery, consumer, and capital goods also weakened, while only energy-intensive industries saw a modest 0.2 per cent rise.