France industrial production: food, beverages, tobacco
France industrial production: food, beverages, tobacco stood at 95.23 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production and turnover table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products, beverages and tobacco products (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CA) | 95.23 | 96.42 | 96.08 | 97.16 | 97.38 | 97.43 | 96.35 | 97.24 | 98.07 | 96.24 | |
| Manufacture of textiles, wearing apparel, leather and related products (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CB) | 120.45 | 120.3 | 119.82 | 121.43 | 116.89 | 121.2 | 120.46 | 119.66 | 127.19 | 124.3 | |
| Manufacture of wood and paper products, printing and reproduction of recorded media (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CC) | 83.28 | 82.52 | 82.6 | 83 | 84.72 | 84.82 | 86.04 | 84.32 | 85.72 | 85.62 |
Understanding france industrial production: food, beverages, tobacco
Measuring the detailed industrial output of the food processing, beverage production, and tobacco manufacturing branches at a finer classification level, this series isolates consumable nourishment goods from broader aggregates. It excludes primary agricultural production and wholesale food trading, focusing exclusively on factories transforming raw farm yields into shelf-stable or fresh consumables. This metric provides a focused lens on non-durable goods manufacturing, displaying resilience during cyclical downturns due to steady household consumption requirements.
Reading this granular series involves accounting for agricultural seasonality, such as post-harvest surges in canning and winemaking facilities that require robust seasonal adjustment. Early estimates are typically reliable because food manufacturers maintain steady operational reporting, resulting in minimal historical revisions. Comparisons with retail food price indices should be approached carefully, as production volumes measure physical tonnage and unit output rather than consumer spending power.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this detailed food and beverage series differ from broader industrial measures?
- It narrows the scope strictly to the processing of consumable foods, drinks, and tobacco, omitting heavy industry, energy, and mining.
- Why are revisions to early estimates generally small in this specific manufacturing sector?
- Established processing firms report production data promptly and consistently, leaving little room for large statistical corrections later.
- Does this index account for weather-related crop failures affecting food manufacturing inputs?
- It reflects the resulting drop in processed output volume, but seasonal adjustment models attempt to smooth predictable annual agricultural cycles.