FX.co ★ Italian Industrial Sales Turn Positive in February, Signaling Tentative Manufacturing Rebound

Italy’s industrial sector showed signs of renewed momentum in February 2026, as industrial sales moved back into positive territory on a month-over-month basis. According to the latest data updated on 28 April 2026, industrial sales rose 0.60% in February compared with January, reversing the previous month’s modest decline.

In January 2026, industrial sales had slipped 0.20% from December, reflecting a soft start to the year for Italy’s manufacturing and industrial base. The February improvement suggests a tentative stabilization, with demand conditions strengthening enough to offset the earlier weakness.

The month-over-month comparison underscores a shift from contraction to growth in just one month, an encouraging signal for Italy’s broader economic outlook if the trend can be sustained in the coming periods.