Denmark's manufacturing output rose marginally by 0.1% in May 2025, a sharp deceleration from April's 2% growth, according to official figures. The slowdown was driven by steep declines in the production of basic and fabricated metal products, which fell by 9.4%, compared to a 4% drop previously. Transport equipment output also reversed course, shrinking 4.5% after a 3.3% rise in April.
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Electrical equipment production declined by 2.1%, following a strong 11.6% increase the month before. However, some sectors showed resilience: pharmaceutical manufacturing rebounded by 11.1%, up from a 4.9% contraction, while furniture and other manufacturing grew by 2.7% after a slight decline in April.
Despite this narrow monthly gain, the broader picture remains bleak. On a seasonally adjusted annual basis, Danish manufacturing output contracted by 6.2% in May, compounding the 13.8% year-on-year drop recorded in April. The latest data highlight persistent fragility in the sector, particularly amid weakening demand and rising input costs in core industrial categories.
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