Manufacturing Industries: 0.1% Decrease in Producer Price Index in August

The 0.1% decrease in the producer price index for manufacturing industries in August 2025 is attributed to a 0.2% drop in food industry prices, a 0.6% decline in clothing manufacturing, and a 0.5% reduction in metallurgy prices. Conversely, there was a 1.5% increase in the prices of machinery and equipment manufacturing. Additionally, the price indices for extractive industries, electricity production and distribution, and water production and distribution remained stable throughout August 2025.