In April 2018, compared with March 2018, industrial producer prices remained stable in the euro area (EA19), while they rose by 0.1% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In March 2018, prices increased by 0.1% in both zones. In April 2018, compared with April 2017, industrial producer prices rose by 2.0% in the euro area and by 2.4% in the EU28.

Industrial producer prices in total industry remained stable in the euro area in April 2018, compared with March 2018, as prices increased by 0.2% for intermediate goods and by 0.1% for capital goods and durable consumer goods, while they remained stable for non-durable consumer goods and decreased by 0.4% in the energy sector. Prices in total industry excluding energy rose by 0.1%.