FX.co ★ Czechia Producer Prices Fall Most In Over a Year

In April 2025, Czech Republic producer prices experienced a year-on-year decrease of 1.3%, intensifying from a 0.3% drop in March and surpassing market predictions of a 1% decline. This represents the third successive month of producer price deflation and the most significant downturn since January 2024. The decline was primarily influenced by continued reductions in the sectors of mining and quarrying, which saw a 4.5% decrease, up from 4% in March, and manufacturing, which recorded a 0.9% drop, compared to 0.4% previously. Notably, prices for basic metals decreased by 4.1%, following a 3.7% fall in the prior month. Additionally, costs for electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply were down by 2.9%, contrasting with stability in the previous month. Conversely, inflation remained consistent at 4.1% in the sectors of water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation services. On a monthly scale, producer prices fell by 0.8%, marking the most considerable decline since May 2024, compared to a 0.3% decrease in March, exceeding expectations of a 0.4% fall.