France industry value added volume
France industry value added volume stood at 74,086 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Quarterly GDP and value added table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1949 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Quarterly GDP and value added table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain-linked volumes | |||||||||||
| Industry | 74,086 | 73,911 | 73,745 | 73,751 | 72,937 | 73,171 | 72,970 | 73,248 | 72,907 | 72,419 | |
| Mainly market services | 350,908 | 350,676 | 350,773 | 349,429 | 347,993 | 346,809 | 346,149 | 346,342 | 344,155 | 343,092 |
Understanding france industry value added volume
Broad industrial operations spanning manufacturing, energy utilities, water supply, waste management, and mining constitute the aggregate physical output captured by this series. The calculation covers the entire secondary sector along with primary utility networks, while strictly excluding construction activities and commercial services. Chain-linked volume metrics strip away price movements to quantify the genuine physical expansion or contraction of industrial and utility operations.
Interpreting these figures demands awareness of energy market volatility and weather-related disruptions that can heavily influence utility output independently of general manufacturing trends. Revisions occur as administrative energy records and detailed industrial censuses are integrated into the accounts. Quarter-on-quarter comparisons effectively capture sharp turning points in industrial cycles, but year-on-year analysis is necessary to bypass seasonal weather effects. Users must distinguish this broad industrial aggregate from narrower manufacturing subsets that exclude energy and water utilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors comprise total industry value added?
- It combines manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam, water supply, waste management, and mining operations.
- Does industry include construction?
- No, construction is classified as a distinct branch separate from industrial production.
- Why might utility output cause volatility in this series?
- Unusual weather patterns can sharply alter heating and cooling demand, shifting utility figures regardless of manufacturing trends.