France SA-WDA industrial production index: division 32
France SA-WDA industrial production index: division 32 stood at 135.39 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 | |
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| By NAF division | |||||||||||
| SA-WDA industrial production index (base 100 in 2021) - Other manufacturing (NAF rev. 2, level Division, item 32) | 135.39 | 122.06 | 126.11 | 121.66 | 127.94 | 124 | 129.31 | 124.59 | 125.7 | 122.18 | |
| SA-WDA industrial production index (base 100 in 2021) - Repair and installation of machinery and equipment (NAF rev. 2, level Division, item 33) | 121.1 | 118.28 | 120.23 | 119.99 | 120.73 | 120.33 | 119.01 | 117.47 | 120.55 | 121.01 |
Understanding france SA-WDA industrial production index: division 32
Quantifying the monthly physical volume of miscellaneous manufactured goods—including sports equipment, medical instruments, jewellery, toys, and office supplies—this index captures residual industrial activities not classified elsewhere. It excludes primary metal fabrication, general machinery, and electrical equipment, serving as a catch-all category for diverse consumer and specialty goods. The index calculation combines physical volume indicators and deflated turnover figures from varied industrial niches, fully adjusted for seasonal patterns and calendar variations.
Interpreting this diverse series requires recognizing that movements reflect a multitude of unrelated consumer and niche commercial trends rather than a single unifying sector driver. Revisions to early estimates occur frequently as specialized producers in fragmented markets finalize their quarterly survey reports. Analysts must avoid drawing sweeping macroeconomic conclusions from single-month spikes, as shifts in individual product lines can disproportionately distort the aggregate residual index.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of goods are grouped under this miscellaneous manufacturing category?
- Items such as medical instruments, sports gear, toys, and jewellery are included here.
- Why is this series more volatile than single-product manufacturing indices?
- It aggregates many unrelated niche sectors, meaning shifts in one small industry can move the whole index.
- How should analysts handle preliminary data releases for this category?
- Caution is advised because fragmented reporting from small specialty producers often leads to later revisions.