France’s industrial sector showed no additional momentum at the start of 2026, with industrial production remaining flat on a month-over-month basis in January. According to the latest data updated on 5 March 2026, output rose by 0.5% in January compared with December 2025, exactly matching the 0.5% month-over-month increase recorded in December.
The figures indicate that, while the sector maintained the modest growth rate seen at the end of 2025, it did not accelerate further going into the new year. On a month-over-month comparison, January’s “actual” change in industrial production aligns with the “previous” change observed in December, suggesting a stable but subdued trajectory for French industry at the turn of the year.
