France’s construction sector contracted at a faster pace in June 2026, as the HCOB France Construction PMI slipped to 38.2, down from 39.6 in May 2026, according to data updated on 6 July 2026.
The month-over-month decline underscores a worsening downturn in construction activity, with the index moving further below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The latest reading shows that conditions in June deteriorated more sharply than in May, when the previous comparison also indicated a negative trend versus the month before.
The continued weakening in the PMI suggests mounting pressure on France’s construction industry as the middle of 2026 approaches, with back-to-back monthly declines signalling sustained softness in output, new projects or both on a month-over-month basis. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely for signs of stabilisation or further deterioration.
