Producer prices in Greece’s industrial sector recorded a sharp jump in September, with the general index of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) rising by 20.4% compared to the same month in 2025. This marks a significant reversal from the 1.1% decline recorded a year earlier. According to ELSTAT, the surge in production costs among domestic industries reflects rising prices in both the domestic and international markets.
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What the ELSTAT data shows
Breaking down the figures, the external market producer price index surged by 38.3%, while the domestic market index rose by 13.2%. Prices also moved higher on a monthly basis, according to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA). The general index posted a 5.1% increase in September alone.