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07.05.202607:30:00UTC+00Germany’s Construction Sector Slumps as HCOB PMI Plunges to 42.1 in April

Germany’s construction industry saw a sharp deterioration in April, with the HCOB Germany Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropping to 42.1, down from 48.0 in March 2026.

The latest reading, released on 7 May 2026, highlights a deepening contraction in the sector, as any value below 50 signals declining activity. The move from 48.0 in March to 42.1 in April suggests that the slowdown has not only continued but accelerated, underlining growing pressure on construction firms across Germany.

With the index moving further away from the 50.0 no-change threshold, April’s data point to weakening conditions in new projects and overall construction output, reinforcing concerns about the broader momentum of Europe’s largest economy.

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