Producer price inflation in South Africa rose to 6.2% in September 2026 from 5% in August and surpassing market forecasts of 5.7%. This marked the first increase in producer price inflation after three consecutive months of decline. The main upward pressure came from prices of coal and petroleum products (32.9% vs 20.9% in August), notably diesel (51.8% vs 31.9%) and petrol (28.2% vs 20.9%). Other significant positive contributors included electrical machinery and communication and metering equipment (8.4% vs 6.4%); non-metallic mineral products (7% vs 8.2%) and textiles, clothing and footwear (6.7% vs 6.7%). On the other hand, prices decreased for transport equipment (-1.2% vs -1.7%) and food products (-0.3% vs -0.6%). On a monthly basis, the PPI index rose by 1%, after a 0.4% decrease in the preceding month. source: Statistics South Africa

Producer Prices in South Africa increased 6.20 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in South Africa averaged 5.67 percent from 2013 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 18.00 percent in July of 2022 and a record low of -0.70 percent in October of 2024. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. South Africa Producer Prices Change - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Producer Prices in South Africa increased 6.20 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in South Africa is expected to be 7.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Producer Prices Change is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-30 09:30 AM
PPI YoY
Aug 5% 5.7% 6.0%
2026-10-29 09:30 AM
PPI YoY
Sep 6.2% 5% 5.7% 6.5%
2026-11-26 09:30 AM
PPI YoY
Oct 6.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 108.10 107.70 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 107.10 106.90 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 4.00 4.10 percent Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.00 percent Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 109.70 109.10 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 111.50 109.30 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 1.20 1.10 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.50 4.40 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.00 percent Sep 2026
PPI MoM 1.00 -0.40 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 109.90 108.80 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 6.20 5.00 percent Sep 2026


South Africa Producer Prices Change
In South Africa, Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.20 5.00 18.00 -0.70 2013 - 2026 percent Monthly
Dec 2023=100, NSA

News Stream
South Africa PPI Inflation Quickens in September
Producer price inflation in South Africa rose to 6.2% in September 2026 from 5% in August and surpassing market forecasts of 5.7%. This marked the first increase in producer price inflation after three consecutive months of decline. The main upward pressure came from prices of coal and petroleum products (32.9% vs 20.9% in August), notably diesel (51.8% vs 31.9%) and petrol (28.2% vs 20.9%). Other significant positive contributors included electrical machinery and communication and metering equipment (8.4% vs 6.4%); non-metallic mineral products (7% vs 8.2%) and textiles, clothing and footwear (6.7% vs 6.7%). On the other hand, prices decreased for transport equipment (-1.2% vs -1.7%) and food products (-0.3% vs -0.6%). On a monthly basis, the PPI index rose by 1%, after a 0.4% decrease in the preceding month.
2026-10-29
South Africa Producer inflation Softens for 3rd Month
Producer price inflation in South Africa fell for the third month to 5% in August 2026, the mildest since April, easing from 5.7% in July. The slowdown mainly reflected a softer increase in the costs of coke, petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products (13.6% vs 15.7% in July), including petrol prices (20.9% vs 29.4%) and chemicals (5.4% vs 6%). Moreover, prices fell for food products (-0.6% vs 0.3%), particularly meat and meat products (-5.8%) and grain mill products (-8.6%). On a monthly basis, the PPI fell by 0.4%, after a 1% decrease in the month before.
2026-09-30
South Africa Producer Inflation Cools Down for 2nd Month
Producer price inflation in South Africa fell for the second month to 5.7% in July 2026 from July's 7.5% and below the expected 6.1%. The slowdown mainly reflected softer increases in prices of coal and petroleum products (24.4% vs 38.8% in June), particularly fuel costs such as diesel (29.4% vs 53.8%) and petrol (21.8% vs 36.5%), amid a decline in global crude oil prices. Price growth also moderated across other categories, including non-metallic mineral products, which rose 7.5% year-on-year, down from 11.5% in June; paper and printed products, at 4.2% versus 8.5%; and textiles, clothing and footwear, at 6.6% versus 6.9%. Moreover, transport equipment costs fell 1.4%, compared with a 0.6% increase in June. On a monthly basis, the PPI decreased by 1%, after falling by 0.1% in the previous month.
2026-08-27