Industrial production up 1.2% in September over August but down 0.1% on annual basis

In September 2026, Italy's industrial production rose by 1.2% from August but decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, according to Istat. The month showed recovery after an August decline, with capital and intermediate goods experiencing growth. However, consumer and energy goods saw declines. For the third quarter, production fell by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted for calendar effects, the annual decline was noted primarily in consumer and intermediate goods, while capital goods and energy showed growth.