France industrial production index: electrical and machinery
France industrial production index: electrical and machinery stood at 103.66 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 electrical, computer and electronic equipment, Manufacture of machinery (NAF rev. 2, level A17, item C3) | 103.66 | 102.7 | 104.38 | 103.14 | 105.51 | 104.91 | 102.98 | 102.85 | 104.58 | 103.68 | |
| Manufacture of transport equipment (NAF rev. 2, level A17, item C4) | 117.32 | 119.98 | 120.08 | 125.9 | 128.64 | 125.94 | 122.98 | 124.07 | 114 | 130.65 | |
| 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 |
Understanding france industrial production index: electrical and machinery
Tracking the fabrication of electrical apparatus, electronic components, computers, communication devices, and general-purpose or special-purpose machinery, this measure encapsulates high-value technology and capital equipment production. It excludes basic metal casting and consumer vehicle manufacturing, focusing instead on precision engineering, electrical machinery, and industrial hardware. This grouping is highly sensitive to global business investment cycles, corporate capital expenditure plans, and rapid technological obsolescence, making its growth trajectory far more cyclical than non-durable goods.
Reading this technology-heavy index requires caution regarding rapid product lifecycles and quality adjustments that can distort physical volume measurements over time. Early estimates in this category undergo frequent revisions because complex supply chains make timely data collection difficult for statistical compilers. Comparing this series with basic industrial output can reveal shifts in technological upgrading, though comparisons should account for high import and export content in electronics components.
Frequently asked questions
- What major product categories are bundled into this electrical and machinery series?
- Computers, electronic components, electrical gear, and industrial machinery used across various manufacturing sectors.
- Why is this index particularly sensitive to broader economic conditions?
- Demand is driven by corporate capital investment and business spending, which contract sharply during economic slowdowns.
- How do constant product updates affect the measurement of electronic equipment output?
- Statistical agencies apply quality adjustments to account for rapid technological improvements without misrepresenting true physical volume changes.