According to the Federal Statistical Office, the wholesale prices have risen at a slower pace in April, increasing by 0.8% compared to the same month last year. This follows an increase of 1.3% in March and 1.6% in February 2025. Interestingly, wholesale prices even decreased by 0.1% when compared to the previous month.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3%.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Additionally, prices for data processing and peripheral devices were 5.8% lower and prices for iron, steel and products derived from them were 4.4% lower. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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Die Verkaufspreise im Großhandel steigen langsamer. Im April waren sie um 0,8 Prozent höher als im Vorjahresmonat, teilte das Statistische Bundesamt am Donnerstag mit. Im März hatte die Veränderungsrate gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat bei +1,3 Prozent gelegen, im Februar 2025 bei +1,6 Prozent. Im Monatsvergleich fielen die Großhandelspreise im April sogar um 0,1 Prozent.
Hauptursächlich für den Anstieg der Großhandelspreise insgesamt gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat war im April der Preisanstieg bei Nahrungs- und Genussmitteln, Getränken und Tabakwaren. Die Preise lagen hier im Durchschnitt um 4,6 Prozent über denen von April 2024. Insbesondere Kaffee, Tee, Kakao und Gewürze waren auf Großhandelsebene erheblich teurer als ein Jahr zuvor (+32,2 Prozent), ebenso Zucker, Süßwaren und Backwaren (+16,6 Prozent). Auch für Milch, Milcherzeugnisse, Eier, Speiseöle und Nahrungsfette (+9,1 Prozent) musste merklich mehr bezahlt werden als im Vorjahresmonat. Die Großhandelsverkaufspreise für Nicht-Eisen-Erze, Nicht-Eisen-Metalle und Halbzeug daraus stiegen ebenfalls deutlich gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat (+21,3 Prozent).
Dagegen waren die Preise im Großhandel mit festen Brennstoffen und Mineralölerzeugnissen 8,4 Prozent niedriger als im April 2024. Ebenfalls günstiger im Vorjahresvergleich waren insbesondere die Preise im Großhandel mit Datenverarbeitungs- und peripheren Geräten (-5,8 Prozent) sowie mit Eisen, Stahl und Halbzeug daraus (-4,4 Prozent).### Instruction:
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Wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the previous year’s same month, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+32.2%), as were sugar, confectionery and bakery products (+16.6%). Milk, milk products, eggs, oils and fats also experienced a 9.1% increase in prices compared to the same month last year. Wholesale prices for non-iron ores, non-iron metals and products derived from them also increased by 21.3% compared to the previous year.
On the other hand, prices for fixed fuels and petroleum products were 8.4% lower in April compared to the same month in 2024. Data processing and peripheral devices were particularly cheaper in the previous year (-5.8%), as were prices for iron, steel and products derived from them (-4.4%). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend in wholesale prices shows a slower increase in April. This information can be useful for businesses and policymakers in understanding the current market conditions and making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of monitoring wholesale prices as they can impact the overall economy and consumer prices. Further analysis of the factors contributing to the price changes can help identify potential challenges and opportunities for businesses and policymakers in managing the economy. Overall, this data serves as a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and its implications for the wider economy.### Instruction:
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The wholesale prices are rising more slowly. In April, they were 0.8% higher than the same month in the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In March, the change rate compared to the previous year’s month was +1.3%, while in February 2025 it was +1.6%. In terms of month-on-month comparisons, wholesale prices actually decreased by 0.1% in April.
The main cause of the overall increase in wholesale prices compared to the previous year in April was the rise in prices for food, beverages and tobacco products. On average, prices were 4.6% higher than in April 2024. Specifically, prices for coffee, tea, cocoa and spices were significantly higher (+3