Germany consumer goods production index
Germany consumer goods production index stood at 91.3 in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1991 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer goods (Durable- and Non-durable goods)2 | 91.3 | 90.8 | 93.6 | 92.7 | 91.7 | 89.7 | 90.8 | 91.9 | 93 | 92.3 | |
| Durable goods | 86.2 | 88.2 | 85.8 | 85.5 | 85 | 83.9 | 81.7 | 82.6 | 83.1 | 83.8 | |
| Non-durable goods | 92.5 | 91.4 | 95.5 | 94.5 | 93.3 | 91.1 | 93 | 94.2 | 95.4 | 94.4 |
Understanding germany consumer goods production index
Focusing exclusively on items destined for final private use, this index aggregates the physical manufacturing output of both durable and non-durable personal products. It combines long-lasting household assets with immediate-consumption items, sitting within the main industrial groupings of the broader manufacturing sector. Unlike the capital goods series, which tracks equipment sold to businesses for production purposes, this row captures the supply side of household consumption. From vehicles and white goods to food, clothing, and basic hygiene supplies, it maps the volume of finished products leaving factory gates specifically targeted at the retail market and end consumers.
Month-on-month assessments are vital for spotting turning points in domestic and export retail supply, though seasonal adjustments are mandatory to smooth out the massive production spikes preceding major holiday shopping periods. Initial data releases are frequently revised as late reporting from smaller consumer-focused manufacturers is incorporated into the final tally. The trajectory can heavily diverge from business-to-business manufacturing indices during cycles where household spending patterns decouple from corporate investment strategies. The 2021=100 base weighting ensures the metric properly balances the relative scale of fast-moving consumer goods against big-ticket household items. Evaluating non-calendar-adjusted yearly figures often yields deceptive analytical conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include machinery sold to other businesses?
- No, equipment intended for corporate or industrial use is classified separately under capital goods.
- Why do unadjusted figures spike at specific times of the year?
- Factories ramp up production schedules dramatically ahead of traditional holiday retail seasons, requiring adjustments to see the underlying trend.
- Are vehicles included in this specific aggregate?
- Yes, passenger cars intended for private household purchase are a major component of the durable side of this index.