Germany consumer goods turnover index, non-euro area
Germany consumer goods turnover index, non-euro area stood at 116.1 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 2003 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 | 116.1 | 112.9 | 114.2 | 115.2 | 117.1 | 115.3 | 114.2 | 114.7 | 119.4 | 117.3 | |
| Durable goods | 108.5 | 104.6 | 102.4 | 97.6 | 106.6 | 105.1 | 99.8 | 101.7 | 106.4 | 106 | |
| Non-durable goods | 118.2 | 115.2 | 117.5 | 120.2 | 120.1 | 118.2 | 118.3 | 118.4 | 123.1 | 120.5 |
Understanding germany consumer goods turnover index, non-euro area
Billings for final household merchandise exported to markets outside the shared European currency bloc define this aggregate. It encompasses the entirety of consumer-facing manufacturing, merging both short-lived items like food and apparel with long-lasting products such as furniture and consumer electronics. By restricting the geographic scope to external markets, the metric filters out domestic German consumption and intra-union European trade, highlighting factory reliance on global demand from regions spanning the Americas, Asia, and non-member European nations.
Exchange rate volatility requires close attention when viewing this gauge, as invoices settled in foreign currencies must be converted back for domestic statistical reporting. Year-on-year evaluations without calendar adjustments risk misinterpretation due to differing global holiday schedules and working day variations across destination countries. Short-term momentum is best evaluated through period-on-period changes in the seasonally adjusted series, which smooths out the severe monthly fluctuations typical of overseas shipping schedules. Preliminary releases regularly undergo revision as customs documentation and delayed factory surveys are finalized.
Frequently asked questions
- Are industrial machinery exports counted in this consumer grouping?
- Machinery and equipment meant for business operations fall under capital goods and are stripped entirely from this household-focused series.
- Does the index adjust for changing export prices?
- It relies on nominal invoice values, meaning price hikes imposed on foreign buyers will elevate the index independent of actual production volumes.
- How do trade tariffs influence the reported figures?
- Factory billings typically reflect the price before foreign import duties are applied, though tariff-induced changes in buyer demand will eventually shape the total order volume.