Italy’s industrial production increased by 0.5% month-on-month in April 2026, defying market expectations of a 0.1% fall, following a downwardly revised 0.6% increase in March. Growth in capital goods production slowed (1.0% vs 2.1% in March), while output for intermediate goods rose further (0.8% vs 0.3%). Smaller declines were also observed in the production of consumer goods (-0.1% vs -0.4%) and energy (-0.2% vs -1.2%). On a yearly basis, industrial output grew by 1.3% after a downwardly revised 1.4% gain in March. Production expanded strongly for capital goods (6.4% vs 5.6%) and intermediate goods (1.8% vs 0.4%), while energy (-2.7% vs -3.1%) and consumer goods (-4.1% vs -1.9%) registered declines. By industry, the strongest growth was recorded in the manufacture of transport equipment (17.8%), basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations (7.9%), and machinery and equipment (6.1%). source: National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)

Industrial Production in Italy increased 0.50 percent in April of 2026 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Italy averaged 0.18 percent from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 45.00 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -28.10 percent in March of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Italy Industrial Production MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Industrial Production in Italy increased 0.50 percent in April of 2026 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Italy is expected to be 0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Italy Industrial Production MoM is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-12 08:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
Mar 0.7% 0.2% 0.2% -0.4%
2026-06-10 08:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
Apr 0.5% 0.6% -0.1% 0.2%
2026-07-10 08:00 AM
Industrial Production MoM
May 0.5% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 87.90 87.90 points May 2026
Capacity Utilization 75.00 74.70 percent Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories -2037.40 4822.20 EUR Million Mar 2026
Industrial Production YoY 1.30 1.40 percent Apr 2026
Industrial Production MoM 0.50 0.60 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production 1.81 2.03 percent Apr 2026
Industrial Sales YoY 2.00 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Mining Production -1.08 6.71 percent Apr 2026


Italy Industrial Production MoM
In Italy, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 88 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: Metallurgy and fabricated metal products (14 percent of total production); machinery and equipment (12 percent); food, drink and tobacco (10 percent); rubber and plastics products and non-metallic mineral products (9 percent); textile, clothing and leather (8 percent); transport equipment (7 percent); and other manufacturing, repair and installation of machinery and equipment (7 percent). Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning account for 10 percent of total output and Mining and quarrying account for 1 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.50 0.60 45.00 -28.10 1960 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Italy Industrial Output Grows 0.5% in April
Italy’s industrial production increased by 0.5% month-on-month in April 2026, defying market expectations of a 0.1% fall, following a downwardly revised 0.6% increase in March. Growth in capital goods production slowed (1.0% vs 2.1% in March), while output for intermediate goods rose further (0.8% vs 0.3%). Smaller declines were also observed in the production of consumer goods (-0.1% vs -0.4%) and energy (-0.2% vs -1.2%). On a yearly basis, industrial output grew by 1.3% after a downwardly revised 1.4% gain in March. Production expanded strongly for capital goods (6.4% vs 5.6%) and intermediate goods (1.8% vs 0.4%), while energy (-2.7% vs -3.1%) and consumer goods (-4.1% vs -1.9%) registered declines. By industry, the strongest growth was recorded in the manufacture of transport equipment (17.8%), basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations (7.9%), and machinery and equipment (6.1%).
2026-06-10
Italy Industrial Output Rises More than Expected
Italy’s industrial production rose by 0.7% month-on-month in March 2026, topping market forecasts of a 0.2% gain and following an upwardly revised 0.2% increase in the previous month. Output expanded further for capital goods (2.1% vs 1.1% in February), while growth in intermediate goods remained steady at 0.3%. The declines in consumer goods (-0.4% vs -0.5%) and energy (-1.2% vs -5.4%) also eased. On a yearly basis, industrial output grew by 1.5%, accelerating from a downwardly revised 0.4% rise in February. Capital goods recorded a strong increase (5.8% vs 4.1%), while intermediate goods posted a modest rise (0.5% vs 0.6%). Production of consumer goods fell at a slower pace (-1.9% vs -2.3%), whereas energy output declined more sharply (-3.1% vs -2.9%). Among industries, the largest increases were observed in the manufacture of transportation equipment (11.2%), mining (6.7%), and computers, electronics, and optical products (6.1%).
2026-05-12
Italy Industrial Output Edges Up in February
Italy’s industrial production edged up by 0.1% month-on-month in February 2026, after a 0.6% fall in the previous month but missing market expectations of a 0.5% increase. Output rebounded in capital goods (1.1% vs -2.3% in January) and intermediate goods (0.2% vs -0.8%), though declines were seen in consumer goods (-0.4% vs -0.4%) and energy (-4.8% vs 3.4%). On a yearly basis, industrial output rose by 0.5%, in line with market forecasts and rebounding from a 0.6% decrease in January. Capital goods posted the strongest recovery (4.4% vs -0.4%), while intermediate goods increased slightly (0.1% vs -1.4%). Meanwhile, consumer goods continued to fall, albeit at a slower pace (-2.1% vs -3.3%), whereas energy production dropped by 2.1%, reversing a 9.1% growth in January. Among industries, the biggest gains were recorded in the manufacture of transportation equipment (10.0%), computers, electronics, and optical products (7.8%), and machinery and equipment (5.2%).
2026-04-10