Industrial production up by 1.0% in euro area
In March 2013 compared with February 2013, seasonally adjusted industrial production grew by 1.0% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.9% in the EU27. In February production increased by 0.3% in both zones. In March 2013 compared with March 2012, industrial production decreased by 1.7% in the euro area and by 1.1% in the EU27. In March 2013 compared with February 2013, production of energy grew by 3.8% in the euro area and by 3.0% in the EU27. Durable consumer goods increased by 1.9% and 2.2% respectively. Capital goods rose by 1.2% in both zones. Intermediate goods fell by 0.1% in the euro area and by 0.2% in the EU27. Non-durable consumer goods dropped by 0.7% and 0.2% respectively
In March 2013 compared with March 2012, production of intermediate goods dropped by 4.6% in the euro area and by 4.0% in the EU27. Capital goods decreased by 3.1% and 2.1% respectively. Non-durable consumer goods fell by 3.1% in the euro area and by 1.8% in the EU27. Durable consumer goods declined by 2.2% and 0.7% respectively. Energy increased by 9.2% in the euro area and by 6.7% in the EU27.
