Latest data released by Destatis - 11 May 2021

  • Prior +1.7%
  • Wholesale price index +7.2% y/y
  • Prior +4.4%

Wholesale prices continue to trend higher and that isn't too much of a surprise given rising input cost inflation across the globe. This will feed into consumer inflation so it reaffirms expectations of higher price pressures to follow in the months ahead.