Germany non-durable goods production index
Germany non-durable goods production index stood at 92.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 90.7 | 90.2 | 92.1 | 92 | 91.2 | 91.1 | 91.6 | 91.6 | 92.6 | 93.7 | |
| Consumer goods (Durable- and Non-durable goods) | 91.3 | 90.8 | 93.6 | 92.7 | 91.7 | 89.7 | 90.8 | 91.9 | 93 | 92.3 | |
| Non-durable goods | 92.5 | 91.4 | 95.5 | 94.5 | 93.3 | 91.1 | 93 | 94.2 | 95.4 | 94.4 |
Understanding germany non-durable goods production index
Measuring the physical volume of fast-moving consumer items, this index captures products intended for immediate or short-term consumption. The underlying basket spans food, beverages, clothing, footwear, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, explicitly excluding long-lasting appliances and passenger vehicles. This segment of the manufacturing sector relies on routine household replenishment rather than credit-fuelled discretionary purchases. It represents the least cyclical branch of consumer-facing industry, offering a baseline of factory activity that persists even during severe economic contractions. The series strips out the effects of checkout inflation by tracking actual production quantities or deflated turnover.
Year-on-year analysis of the unadjusted series is frequently distorted by the shifting dates of retail-heavy holidays like Easter, making calendar-adjusted month-on-month figures the standard choice for identifying underlying trends. Because demand for daily necessities remains inherently stable, abrupt declines in this index usually signal supply-side disruptions—such as agricultural raw material shortages or factory strikes—rather than a collapse in consumer appetite. Initial estimates are rarely subject to major revisions due to the highly automated and predictable nature of fast-moving inventory tracking. Analysts should note that long-term comparisons can be mildly affected by periodic base year updates.
Frequently asked questions
- What separates this category from durable goods?
- This series covers items that are consumed quickly or have a short lifespan, like food and clothing, whereas durable goods are long-lasting products like cars.
- Why is this index less volatile than overall manufacturing?
- Demand for daily necessities and perishables remains steady regardless of economic conditions, shielding this sector from the sharp boom-and-bust cycles of heavy industry.
- Do changes in supermarket prices affect this measurement?
- The index tracks physical production volumes rather than sales revenue, so it is unaffected by retail price inflation for everyday goods.