Ireland Wholesale Price Deflation Slows in August

Wholesale prices in Ireland fell by 3% year-on-year in August 2025, slowing from a 3.5% drop in the previous month. This marked the seventh consecutive month of deflation but the softest since May, as prices increased for food products (4.4% vs 4% in July), particularly meat and meat products (7.3% vs 6.7%) and bakery and farinaceous products (0.6% vs 0.2%). Additionally, costs declined at a slower pace for mining and quarrying (-1.7% vs -3.6%) and basic metals (-0.1% vs -1.1%). Meanwhile, prices moderated for pulp, paper and paper products (0.8% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, wholesale prices showed no growth in August, after a 0.5% decrease in the preceding period.