Italian industrial turnover rose 4.2% year on year in value terms in August 2026 but declined 2.9% in volume, according to calendar-adjusted data released by Istat on 28 October.
Compared with July, turnover fell 0.9% in value and 3.5% in volume after seasonal adjustment. Monthly and annual comparisons use different adjustments and should be kept separate.
The divergence means higher monetary turnover alone does not establish expanding physical activity. The figures refer to August, despite the statistical release appearing in October.
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