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France business creations (raw): manufacturing industry

France business creations (raw): manufacturing industry stood at 3,594 units in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Business demography table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.

Source: INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM)Last updated: Curated by Bui Thanh Phuc
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This indicator in the Business demography table

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Raw data
Manufacturing industry - All items - Monthly raw data3,5944,2284,6873,4954,0204,6334,3444,4953,8144,391
Real estate - All items - Monthly raw data2,2643,1373,3592,9573,4673,7353,6703,6553,6013,317

Understanding france business creations (raw): manufacturing industry

Industrial production workshops, artisanal fabricators, and goods producers filing initial administrative registration documents make up this monthly metric. The compilation tracks newly created enterprises dedicated to transforming raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods, separating them from retail merchants, builders, and service providers. Both incorporated manufacturing corporations and independent micro-artisans submitting official paperwork are counted, regardless of whether their production lines produce capital goods, consumer items, or intermediate supplies.

Industrial creation patterns often display distinct administrative timing compared with service or retail sectors, driven by equipment procurement cycles and facility setup schedules. Initial monthly numbers are subject to routine revisions as late administrative filings are processed by statistical agencies. Analysts evaluating these figures should focus on twelve-month comparisons to avoid misleading conclusions drawn from short-term monthly volatility and holiday factory shutdowns.

Frequently asked questions

Are small artisanal workshops included in this manufacturing count?
Yes, independent craftspeople and small-scale fabricators registering businesses are included.
Why do industrial creations differ from retail creations?
Manufacturing startups typically require longer planning, machinery acquisition, and facility setup phases.
Does this dataset track industrial output volume?
No, it counts newly registered manufacturing enterprises rather than the physical volume of goods produced.

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