Industrial valves (EU): cost structure and price drivers
Materials 65%, labour 22%, energy 1% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +7.6% today (+2.5% to +12.7%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C28.14 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 65% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, EU27) |
| Labour | 22% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, EU27) |
| Energy | 1% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, EU27) |
| Other | 12% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, EU27) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| copper and brass | 20% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Copper production (ESPPIC2444EU27) | +5.9% | +33.8% | +35.5% |
| electricity | 1% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) (ESELECIDEU27) | — | −5.9% | — |
| labour costs | 22% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacturing (ESLCICEU27) | — | +2.4% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 12% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814EU27) | +1.0% | +4.1% | +5.6% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +2.8% | −0.5% to +6.1% |
| 12 months ago | +7.6% | +2.5% to +12.7% |
| 24 months ago | Can't tell: the index data doesn't reach back to 2024-09 for most of this item's cost; give a later old price date | — |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814EU27, Index, 2021=100) | 127.1 (2026-09) | +1.0% | +4.1% | +5.6% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, EU27)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Copper production (ESPPIC2444EU27, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) (ESELECIDEU27, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacturing (ESLCICEU27, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814EU27, eurostat)
Materials 59%, labour 26%, energy 1% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +10.0% today (+6.2% to +13.8%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C28.14 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 59% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, DE) |
| Labour | 26% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, DE) |
| Energy | 1% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, DE) |
| Other | 14% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, DE) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steel | 41% | Pig iron, steel and ferroalloys (DESTATIS:GP19-241) | +2.6% | +8.4% | +2.0% |
| copper and brass | 18% | Copper and semi-finished products (DESTATIS:GP19-2444) | +4.4% | +31.4% | +32.9% |
| electricity | 1% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Germany (ESELECIDDE) | — | −8.6% | — |
| labour costs | 26% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Germany · Manufacturing (ESLCICDE) | — | +1.9% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 14% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814DE) | +0.9% | +4.1% | +5.9% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +4.5% | +2.8% to +6.3% |
| 12 months ago | +10.0% | +6.2% to +13.8% |
| 24 months ago | +7.4% | +3.3% to +11.6% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814DE, Index, 2021=100) | 128.3 (2026-09) | +0.9% | +4.1% | +5.9% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, DE)
- Pig iron, steel and ferroalloys (DESTATIS:GP19-241, destatis)
- Copper and semi-finished products (DESTATIS:GP19-2444, destatis)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Germany (ESELECIDDE, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Germany · Manufacturing (ESLCICDE, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814DE, eurostat)
Materials 64%, labour 28%, energy 1% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +9.0% today (+5.5% to +12.5%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C28.14 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 64% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, AT) |
| Labour | 28% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, AT) |
| Energy | 1% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, AT) |
| Other | 7% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, AT) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steel | 45% | Iron and steel (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467213) | −0.6% | +10.6% | +11.8% |
| copper and brass | 19% | Non-iron metals (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467214) | −0.3% | +19.6% | +21.4% |
| electricity | 1% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Austria (ESELECIDAT) | — | −2.8% | — |
| labour costs | 28% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Austria · Manufacturing (ESLCICAT) | — | +1.7% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 7% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (ESPPIC28AT) | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.9% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +3.0% | +1.8% to +4.2% |
| 12 months ago | +9.0% | +5.5% to +12.5% |
| 24 months ago | +9.5% | +4.3% to +14.8% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (ESPPIC28AT, Index, 2021=100) | 117.5 (2026-09) | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.9% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, AT)
- Iron and steel (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467213, statistik_austria)
- Non-iron metals (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467214, statistik_austria)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Austria (ESELECIDAT, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Austria · Manufacturing (ESLCICAT, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (ESPPIC28AT, eurostat)
Materials 65%, labour 25%, energy 1% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +6.1% today (+3.8% to +8.4%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C28.14 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 65% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, NL) |
| Labour | 25% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, NL) |
| Energy | 1% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, NL) |
| Other | 9% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, NL) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steel | 45% | 241 (producer prices Netherlands) (CBS:241) | +1.8% | +2.7% | −3.7% |
| copper and brass | 19% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Copper production (ESPPIC2444NL) | +5.5% | +21.7% | +29.3% |
| electricity | 1% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Netherlands (ESELECIDNL) | — | −5.2% | — |
| labour costs | 25% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Netherlands · Manufacturing (ESLCICNL) | — | +2.1% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 9% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814NL) | +0.0% | +1.8% | +4.1% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +4.6% | +1.5% to +7.7% |
| 12 months ago | +6.1% | +3.8% to +8.4% |
| 24 months ago | +4.4% | +0.1% to +8.7% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814NL, Index, 2021=100) | 117.5 (2026-09) | +0.0% | +1.8% | +4.1% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, NL)
- 241 (producer prices Netherlands) (CBS:241, cbs)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Copper production (ESPPIC2444NL, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Netherlands (ESELECIDNL, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Netherlands · Manufacturing (ESLCICNL, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814NL, eurostat)
Materials 71%, labour 17%, energy 0% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +11.8% today (+7.3% to +16.3%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C28.14 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 71% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, IT) |
| Labour | 17% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, IT) |
| Energy | 0% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, IT) |
| Other | 12% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, IT) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steel | 49% | Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C241) | +1.9% | +11.2% | +6.8% |
| copper and brass | 21% | Copper production (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C2444) | +0.6% | +25.2% | +27.6% |
| electricity | 0% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Italy (ESELECIDIT) | — | −2.4% | — |
| labour costs | 17% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Italy · Manufacturing (ESLCICIT) | — | +1.8% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 12% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814IT) | +0.9% | +5.4% | +6.9% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +4.8% | +3.0% to +6.6% |
| 12 months ago | +11.8% | +7.3% to +16.3% |
| 24 months ago | +10.0% | +5.4% to +14.7% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814IT, Index, 2021=100) | 127.4 (2026-09) | +0.9% | +5.4% | +6.9% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C28.14, IT)
- Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C241, eurostat)
- Copper production (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C2444, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Italy (ESELECIDIT, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Italy · Manufacturing (ESLCICIT, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Manufacture of other taps and valves (ESPPIC2814IT, eurostat)
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The cost structure splits what producers in this industry spend into materials, labour, energy and the rest, from public statistics where they exist and labelled as an estimate where they don't. Each driver is a public index. A justified increase is each share times its driver's move since the old price, summed, with a range for how sure the shares are. The producer price index shows what producers actually charged over the same time.