[SMM Iron & Steel] Construction Activity in the EU Shows Fragile 0.1% Growth

Published: Apr 23, 2026 11:38

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Data released by Eurostat in April indicated that, according to Eurostat's preliminary estimates, seasonally adjusted construction output in the Eurozone decreased by 0.2% in February 2026 compared to January 2026, while output in the wider EU increased by 0.1%. In January 2026, construction output declined by 1.3% in the Eurozone and by 2.1% in the EU. Year-on-year, Eurozone construction output fell by 1.9% in February 2026 compared to February 2025, and EU output declined by 2.0%.

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