In an encouraging turn for France's construction industry, the HCOB France Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded an uptick in November 2025. The latest data, updated on December 4, 2025, indicates that the PMI rose to 43.6, up from the previous month's mark of 39.8 in October 2025.
This significant month-over-month improvement suggests a recovering sector after the previous months of struggle. The October PMI, resting at 39.8, had underscored the pressures facing the industry, pointing to contraction. However, the leap in November marks a potential stabilization and positive shift in activity within the French construction market.
As the construction PMI climbs, it reflects a noteworthy improvement in operating conditions and signals potential growth in coming months, although it is still below the neutral 50.0 mark, which separates expansion from contraction. This rebound could bring optimism about potential recoveries in associated industries and broader economic resilience.
