France industrial production index: machinery n.e.c. (CK)
France industrial production index: machinery n.e.c. (CK) stood at 88.47 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 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 | |
| Other manufacturing, repair and installation of machinery and equipment (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item CM) | 120.18 | 115.91 | 118.29 | 117.63 | 119.23 | 118.11 | 117.88 | 116.02 | 118.28 | 118.3 |
Understanding france industrial production index: machinery n.e.c. (CK)
Quantifying the fabrication of specialized industrial machinery, engines, pumps, compressors, and general-purpose tools, this index tracks a vital segment of the investment goods pipeline. Excluded from this measure are electrical appliances and motor vehicles, which belong to separate industrial divisions. Data collection involves monthly surveys tracking physical production quantities or deflated turnover values across a broad panel of engineering and manufacturing enterprises.
Seasonality plays a notable role in this sector due to widespread summer holidays and end-of-year factory slowdowns, though seasonal adjustments seek to normalize these patterns. Analysts should anticipate revisions in preliminary figures as additional survey returns are processed in subsequent months. Comparing this metric directly with consumer-facing indicators can be misleading, as machinery orders often follow a distinct capital investment cycle that precedes broader economic shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover agricultural tractor manufacturing?
- Yes, tractors for agriculture and forestry are included under this machinery classification.
- Why do preliminary figures for machinery output often change?
- Initial estimates rely on partial survey responses from industrial enterprises and are updated as late data arrives.
- Is weapon and military vehicle production counted here?
- Military fighting vehicles and specialized weaponry are classified elsewhere and are excluded from this general machinery measure.