France industrial production index: electrical equipment
France industrial production index: electrical equipment stood at 107.55 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 equipment (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CJ) | 107.55 | 104.83 | 105.84 | 106.69 | 104.02 | 104.44 | 104.74 | 104.39 | 110.25 | 110.14 | |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CK) | 88.47 | 89 | 89.79 | 90.35 | 95.52 | 91.68 | 90.28 | 91.9 | 92.44 | 89.13 | |
| Manufacture of transport equipment (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CL) | 117.32 | 119.98 | 120.08 | 125.9 | 128.64 | 125.94 | 122.98 | 124.07 | 114 | 130.65 |
Understanding france industrial production index: electrical equipment
Monitoring the creation and assembly of devices that generate, distribute, and utilize electrical power, this series captures everything from heavy transmission apparatus to household wiring components, batteries, and lighting equipment. It isolates this specific technology branch from broader mechanical and electronic engineering groupings. The compilation relies on monthly physical output reports and turnover deflated by producer price indices submitted by a representative sample of industrial firms.
Interpreting monthly movements requires caution regarding seasonal plant shutdowns, particularly during summer months, which statistical adjustments attempt to smooth out but can never fully neutralize. Early index estimates frequently undergo revisions as late survey responses arrive from manufacturers, making multi-month moving averages a safer tool for discerning genuine turning points than isolated single-month shifts. When contrasting these figures with general manufacturing aggregates, remember that supply chain bottlenecks for specialized components can create sharp divergence from baseline trends.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific goods are included in electrical equipment production?
- This category covers electric motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, batteries, wiring devices, and electric lamps.
- How does this series handle seasonal factory holidays?
- Statistical authorities apply seasonal and working-day adjustments to normalize output across months with varying operating days and holiday closures.
- Are software and digital services counted in this index?
- No, the index strictly measures physical manufacturing and industrial output rather than intangible software or digital services.