The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator inched up to -7.0 in March 2026, from -7.2 in February, slightly exceeding market expectations of -8. The improvement was driven by a better assessment of order books, though this was nearly offset by weaker production expectations and a smaller decline in finished goods inventories. Beyond the headline figure, managers reported improved past production levels and export order books. Notably, selling price expectations surged to their highest in nearly three years, reflecting rising cost pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. source: European Commission

Industrial Sentiment In the Euro Area increased to -7 points in March from -7.20 points in February of 2026. Industrial Sentiment in Euro Area averaged -4.90 points from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 14.70 points in October of 2021 and a record low of -37.10 points in April of 2020. This page provides - Euro Area Industrial Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Euro Area Industrial Sentiment - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Industrial Sentiment In the Euro Area increased to -7 points in March from -7.20 points in February of 2026. Industrial Sentiment in Euro Area is expected to be -9.30 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Euro Area Industrial Sentiment is projected to trend around -2.00 points in 2027 and 1.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-26 10:00 AM
Industrial Sentiment
Feb -7.1 -6.8 -6.1 -7
2026-03-30 09:00 AM
Industrial Sentiment
Mar -7.0 -7.2 -8 -9.3
2026-04-29 09:00 AM
Industrial Sentiment
Apr -7.0 -8


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence -0.27 -0.36 points Mar 2026
Capacity Utilization 77.60 78.00 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Sentiment -7.00 -7.20 points Mar 2026
Services Sentiment 4.90 5.00 points Mar 2026


Euro Area Industrial Sentiment
In the Euro Area, Industrial Sentiment measures the confidence level among manufacturers and accounts for 40 percent of the Economic Sentiment Indicator.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-7.00 -7.20 14.70 -37.10 1985 - 2026 points Monthly
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Eurozone Industrial Confidence Edges Up in March
The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator inched up to -7.0 in March 2026, from -7.2 in February, slightly exceeding market expectations of -8. The improvement was driven by a better assessment of order books, though this was nearly offset by weaker production expectations and a smaller decline in finished goods inventories. Beyond the headline figure, managers reported improved past production levels and export order books. Notably, selling price expectations surged to their highest in nearly three years, reflecting rising cost pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
2026-03-30
Eurozone Industrial Confidence Dips in February
The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator fell to -7.1 in February 2026, slightly down from January’s near three-year high of -6.8 and below market expectations of -6.1. The decline was driven by a weaker assessment of finished goods stocks, partly offset by improved order book evaluations and largely stable production expectations. Separately, managers expressed more positive views on recent production trends and export order books, suggesting underlying resilience despite the dip in overall sentiment.
2026-02-26
Eurozone Industrial Confidence Hits Highest Level Since May 2023
The Eurozone industrial confidence indicator rose to -6.8 in January 2026, up from a revised -8.5 in December and well above market expectations of -8.1, marking its strongest reading since May 2023. The improvement was broad-based, with firms reporting more positive assessments across all three main components: production expectations, the current level of overall order books, and stocks of finished products. Outside the headline indicator, however, firms’ evaluations of export order books and recent production changes declined slightly.
2026-01-29