France industrial capacity utilisation rate: Grand Est
France industrial capacity utilisation rate: Grand Est stood at 73.52% in Aug 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Banque de France regional business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France regional business surveys table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity utilisation rate | |||||||||||
| Grand Est | 73.52 | 72.11 | 71.88 | 71.2 | 72.84 | 72.51 | 71.62 | 72.49 | 72.07 | 72.73 | |
| Pays de la Loire | 76.22 | 78.61 | 78.74 | 78.72 | 79.76 | 80.31 | 79.37 | 79.89 | 81 | 79.19 |
Understanding france industrial capacity utilisation rate: Grand Est
Factory managers across Pays de la Loire answer monthly questionnaires regarding the percentage of maximum production capacity currently utilized by their facilities. The dataset captures manufacturing activity within the region, omitting commercial transport and agricultural pursuits. It provides a concrete operational ratio, differing from qualitative indices that track order backlogs or employment projections.
Seasonal lulls during holiday periods regularly impact the series, requiring careful deseasonalization when evaluating monthly changes. Early estimates may be revised as supplementary survey responses are processed. Month-on-month tracking captures immediate shifts in industrial slack, whereas annual comparisons risk smoothing over important turning points. Users comparing this metric with national figures should consider how regional specialization influences plant operating rates.
Frequently asked questions
- What constitutes full capacity for respondents?
- Full capacity is defined as the maximum output achievable under normal working conditions with available equipment.
- Does this rate reflect profit margins?
- No, it is strictly an operational measure of physical plant utilisation rather than a financial profitability indicator.
- Are energy supply disruptions reflected in the utilisation rate?
- Severe disruptions that force temporary plant closures would lower the reported utilisation percentage for that month.