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April 2025 Industrial Output Prices: Mining and Quarrying Surge as Water Supply Dips

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 30, 2025

Official data released by the Statistical Service reveals a notable shift in industrial output prices for April 2025, with the mining and quarrying sector registering the strongest annual gains. Prices in this segment surged by 7.4%, while water supply and materials recovery experienced a sharp annual decline of 5.3%.

Overall Trends in Industrial Output Prices

The Index of Industrial Output Prices advanced by 0.2% in April to reach 122.2 units, anchored by the 2021 reference year. This monthly increase reiterated the annual growth trajectory, aligning consistently with the year-on-year performance. However, the cumulative index from January to April 2025 indicated a marginal contraction of 0.1% in comparison to the same period in 2024.

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Sector-Specific Performance Highlights

On a month-to-month basis, the manufacturing sector posted a 0.5% increase in output prices, whereas the mining and quarrying segment maintained stability. In contrast, water supply and materials recovery fell by 3.7%, and electricity supply showed a slight 0.1% decrease. These disparate movements underline the diverse challenges and momentum across various industrial sectors.

Annual Performance Recap

Over the year, mining and quarrying emerged as the standout sector with a robust 7.4% increase, followed by a modest 0.9% gain in manufacturing. Conversely, water supply and materials recovery continued to struggle with a significant 5.3% downturn, while electricity supply declined by 1.8% relative to April 2024.

Detailed Manufacturing Sector Analysis

Within the manufacturing realm, several divisions experienced noteworthy price hikes. The manufacture of electronic and optical products, along with electrical equipment, led the pack with a 6.7% rise. Other categories such as furniture, general manufacturing, and machinery repair and installation each saw gains of 3.9%, closely followed by paper and printing at the same rate. Meanwhile, textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products grew by 3.3%, and the category including refined petroleum products, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals increased by 2.5%. Machinery and equipment, encompassing motor vehicles and other transport equipment, reported a 2.2% rise. Notably, the manufacture of food products, beverages, and tobacco products was the only division to register an annual decline, falling by 0.7%.

This comprehensive data offers valuable insight into the evolving dynamics of industrial market pricing. Investors and industry leaders will find these trends indicative of underlying sectoral shifts and market pressures, necessitating strategic recalibrations in response to the varying growth trajectories.

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Cyprus Emerges As A Leading Household Consumer In The European Union

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 30, 2025

Overview Of Eurostat Findings

A recent Eurostat survey, which adjusts real consumption per capita using purchasing power standards (PPS), has positioned Cyprus among the highest household consumers in the European Union. In 2024, Cyprus recorded a per capita expenditure of 21,879 PPS, a figure that underscores the country’s robust material well-being relative to other member states.

Comparative Consumption Analysis

Luxembourg claimed the top spot with an impressive 28,731 PPS per inhabitant. Trailing closely were Ireland (23,534 PPS), Belgium (23,437 PPS), Germany (23,333 PPS), Austria (23,094 PPS), the Netherlands (22,805 PPS), Denmark (22,078 PPS), and Italy (21,986 PPS), with Cyprus rounding out this elite group at 21,879 PPS. These figures not only highlight the high expenditure across these nations but also reflect differences in purchasing power and living standards across the region.

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Contrasting Trends In Household Spending

The survey also shed light on countries with lower household spending levels. Hungary and Bulgaria reported the smallest average expenditures, at 14,621 PPS and 15,025 PPS respectively. Meanwhile, Greece and Portugal recorded 18,752 PPS and 19,328 PPS, respectively. Noteworthy figures from France (20,462 PPS), Finland (20,158 PPS), Lithuania (19,261 PPS), Malta (19,622 PPS), Slovenia (18,269 PPS), Slovakia (17,233 PPS), Latvia (16,461 PPS), Estonia (16,209 PPS), and the Czech Republic (16,757 PPS) further illustrate the disparate economic landscapes within the EU. Spain’s figure, however, was an outlier at 10,899 PPS, suggesting the need for further data clarification.

Growth Trends And Economic Implications

Eurostat’s longitudinal analysis from 2019 to 2024 revealed that Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania experienced the fastest annual increases in real consumer spending, each growing by at least 3.8%. In contrast, five member states, with the Czech Republic experiencing the largest drop at an average annual decline of 1.3%, indicate a varied economic recovery narrative across the continent.

This comprehensive survey not only provides valuable insights into current household consumption patterns but also offers a robust framework for policymakers and business leaders to understand economic shifts across the EU. Such data is integral for strategic decision-making in markets that are increasingly defined by evolving consumer behavior and regional economic resilience.