29.08.202510:24:33UTC+00Malta Producer Prices Highest in Over a Year

In July 2025, Malta experienced a 0.5% increase in producer prices, following a period of stability in the preceding month. This rise represents the highest level since April 2024. Notably, costs for capital goods saw a significant acceleration, increasing by 2.5% compared to a 0.8% rise in June. Meanwhile, deflation pressure on intermediate goods eased, moving from a decline of 2.2% to a reduced drop of 0.9%. Conversely, growth in the consumer goods sector experienced a slowdown, with prices increasing by 1.4% compared to 1.7% previously, particularly affecting non-durable goods, which increased by 1.5% after a 1.9% rise. The energy sector witnessed no change in costs. When assessed monthly, producer prices advanced by 0.3% in July, up from June's 0.1% increase.