17/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - Industrial production decreased by 0.4% in the euro-zone in January 2004 compared to December 2003, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday. In January 2004, highest increases were in Denmark (+3.0%), the Netherlands (+1.9%) and Sweden (+1.7%). Largest decreases were in Portugal (-3.7%), Ireland (-2.9%) and Finland (-2.7%). In January 2004 compared to January 2003, industrial production increased by 0.6% in the euro-zone and by 0.7% in the EU15.