France industrial capacity utilisation rate: Occitanie
France industrial capacity utilisation rate: Occitanie stood at 77.96% 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 | |||||||||||
| Occitanie | 77.96 | 77.89 | 78.45 | 77.45 | 78.23 | 77.63 | 77.1 | 77.27 | 78.35 | 76.82 | |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 74.37 | 75.67 | 75.94 | 74.81 | 74.72 | 75.08 | 73.66 | 74.48 | 73.51 | 73.32 |
Understanding france industrial capacity utilisation rate: Occitanie
Industrial respondents stationed throughout Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes report monthly on the utilization rate of their active manufacturing capacity. The series measures the ratio of actual output to maximum potential production within regional industrial plants, excluding wholesale trade and transport. It differs from sibling sentiment series by providing a quantitative measure of physical plant operations rather than qualitative opinions on business conditions.
Seasonality plays a major role in monthly readings, with predictable dips during summer and winter holiday months requiring appropriate adjustment. Early estimates may experience minor revisions as late-reporting businesses submit their figures. Analysts should focus on month-on-month changes to detect turning points in factory utilization, whereas annual comparisons provide limited insight into short-term shifts. Cross-regional comparisons must account for the specific capital intensity of the local industrial base.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a decreasing capacity utilisation rate imply?
- It suggests growing spare capacity and potentially softening demand for manufactured goods.
- Is the survey participation mandatory for industrial firms?
- Participation in the Banque de France monthly business survey is typically voluntary for selected enterprises.
- How does this rate relate to industrial production growth?
- Changes in capacity utilisation often move in tandem with industrial production growth rates.