The phrase "factory gate" refers to the entrance or exit of a factory where goods or products are received or dispatched. It is the point where materials are brought into the factory or finished goods are sent out for distribution. Full definition
Reduced cost pressures and efforts to stimulate client demand in turn contributed to a decline in factory gate charges for the first time in three months. (rbc.com)
Separately on Wednesday, Eurostat reported that prices at factory gates in the euro zone rose 0.1 percent in March from February and by 2.1 percent year - on - year. (cnbc.com)
At the same time, the weaker exchange rate resulted in another robust increase in average cost burdens, with survey respondents widely commenting on higher prices for imported materials and a corresponding rise in factory gate prices. (rbc.com)