BERLIN (Reuters) - German industrial output fell unexpectedly in January, data showed on Friday, adding to signs that factories in Europe's largest economy are operating at a slower pace at the start of the year.
Data from the Economy Ministry showed output fell by 0.1 percent, confounding expectations in a Reuters poll for a 0.5 percent rise.
Separate data published by the Federal Statistics Office showed exports fell unexpectedly by 0.5 percent in January, undershooting a Reuters forecast for a 0.3 percent increase.
Imports also declined by 0.5 percent. A Reuters poll had forecast an unchanged reading.
The seasonally adjusted trade balance was unchanged at 21.3 billion euros ($26.22 billion), the data showed.
($1 = 0.8122 euros)
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Michelle Martin)
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