France industrial production index: A17 C5
France industrial production index: A17 C5 stood at 101.32 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other manufacturing (NAF rev. 2, level A17, item C5) | 101.32 | 100.07 | 101.28 | 101.67 | 102.31 | 102.21 | 101.31 | 100.94 | 102.25 | 101.05 | |
| 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 |
Understanding france industrial production index: A17 C5
Capturing miscellaneous manufacturing activities that do not fit neatly into primary tech, food, chemical, or heavy metal categories, this residual index encompasses goods ranging from furniture and jewelry to medical devices and sports equipment. It excludes heavy metallurgy, core electronics, and primary chemicals, acting as a broad umbrella for diverse light industries. Because it aggregates numerous unrelated product lines, its movements reflect a diffuse mix of consumer discretionary spending, construction outfitting, and specialized export demand.
Interpreting this residual category requires recognizing that aggregate stability often masks divergent trends among its varied underlying sub-sectors. Seasonal patterns can be complex due to holiday-driven demand for consumer goods alongside year-end commercial fit-out cycles. Analysts should consult more granular sub-indices when investigating specific manufacturing shifts, as this broad grouping blends too many distinct product markets to pinpoint exact economic drivers.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of products are typically grouped under this residual manufacturing heading?
- Furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, and other specialized consumer or commercial items.
- Why can this aggregate index be difficult to interpret on its own?
- It combines many unrelated industries, meaning growth in one sub-sector can easily offset contraction in another without signaling a clear trend.
- Does this series track retail sales of the diverse goods it encompasses?
- No, it measures the industrial production volume at manufacturing facilities, independent of subsequent retail distribution margins.