In 2018 the average index of selling prices in wholesale trade was 2.7% higher than the average index of 2017, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)
In December 2018 the index increased by 2.5%, compared with December 2017. In November 2018 and in October 2018 the annual rates of change had been +3.5% and +4.0%, respectively.
From November 2018 to December 2018 the index fell by 1.2%.