The Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic reported that industrial producer prices for the domestic market declined year-on-year in June 2025, marking the first such decrease in four months. The drop was primarily driven by falling prices in energy supply and petroleum product manufacturing. Meanwhile, agricultural producer prices continued to rise, although the pace of growth moderated slightly. Construction-related prices saw the slowest annual increase recorded so far this year. Industrial Producer Prices In June 2025, industrial producer prices for the domestic market decreased by 0.9% compared to the same month last year. The overall decline was influenced significantly by a 14% reduction in prices for coke and refined petroleum products and a 4.9% drop in the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector. Despite the overall decline, 13 out of the 16 industrial sectors registered price increases, most of which were modest (under 2%), including sectors such as transport equipment manufacturing. On a monthly basis, domestic industrial producer prices rose by 0.4% in June. Cumulatively, over the first six months of 2025, these prices were up by 0.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Producer prices for the non-domestic market (exports) rose by 0.5% year-on-year in June and remained unchanged from the previous month. Over the first half of 2025, these prices increased by 0.8% year-on-year. Agricultural Product Prices Prices of agricultural products rose by an average of 8.2% year-on-year in June 2025. Crop products were priced 7.7% higher compared to June 2024, while animal products increased by 8.4%. Cereal prices rose 12.9% year-on-year, representing the lowest growth rate in the last five months. Oilseeds and fruits continued to show strong growth (20.5%), and potatoes recorded a double-digit increase (11.4%) for the first time this year. Fruit and nuts saw a 17.4% year-on-year price increase, while vegetable prices declined by 3%. Within the animal products category, the most significant price increases were observed for hen eggs (over 30%) and slaughter sheep and lambs (over 25%). Raw cow’s milk prices rose nearly 16%, continuing a steady upward trend that began in September 2024. In contrast, prices for slaughter poultry were 0.7% lower year-on-year, and prices for slaughter pigs fell more sharply, by 11.5%. Construction Sector Prices In June 2025, construction work prices increased by 4.5% year-on-year. Over the first six months of the year, they rose by 5.2%. Prices for construction materials were up by 2.2% in June compared to the previous year and increased by 2.1% for the year to date.