Industrial producer prices rise in North Macedonia and Italy

Industrial producer prices in North Macedonia and Italy showed upward trends in August 2026, driven largely by energy and mining sectors.

In North Macedonia, total industrial producer prices for both domestic and foreign markets rose by 0.4% compared to the previous month and 7.1% compared to August 2025. The mining and stone extraction sector saw a monthly increase of 3.8% and a significant annual rise of 21.7%. The manufacturing industry grew by 0.3% monthly and 6.3% annually, while electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply prices decreased by 0.7% monthly but rose 10.5% annually.

In Italy, industrial producer prices increased by 2.4% monthly and 10.9% annually. This growth was heavily influenced by the energy sector, with domestic electricity and gas supply prices accelerating by 26.3% annually. Within manufacturing, significant increases were noted in coke and refined petroleum products, chemical products, and metallurgy. On the foreign market, Italian industrial prices rose by 0.3% monthly and 3.9% annually.