Germany wholesale prices rise 8.8% in October 2026

Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) has announced new wholesale price data for October 2026 in Germany.

• Wholesale selling prices in October 2026 were 8.8% higher year on year and 0.4% higher month on month; the release is Pressemitteilung Nr. 396 dated 13 November 2026.
• The largest upward driver was mineral oil products at +47.6% vs October 2025; other notable increases included grain, raw tobacco, seeds and animal feed (+21.2%), chemical products (+18.6%), and non-ferrous ores/metals/semi-finished products (+13.8%).
• Price declines were seen in live animals (-15.8%), coffee, tea, cocoa and spices (-8.4%), and milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats (-7.1%); the release also notes the current index base year is 2021.