France’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.1 in February 2026 from January’s 51.2, revising higher from initial estimates of 49.9, signaling broad stagnation in the sector. Factory output rose at a slightly softer pace than in January, while new orders decreased marginally, weighed down by weaker domestic and export demand. Stocks of finished goods rose for the first time since last July, reflecting the combination of rising output and softer new orders, whereas pre-production inventories remained broadly stable as manufacturers maintained leaner purchasing. Factory employment fell for the first time in three months, with permanent staff reductions reported. On the cost side, input prices increased at the fastest rate in six months, prompting firms to lift output prices at their steepest rate in a year-and-a-half. Despite the slowdown in orders, manufacturers remained optimistic for growth over the next 12 months, supported by healthy sales pipelines and positive demand forecasts. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in France decreased to 50.10 points in February from 51.20 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in France averaged 49.71 points from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 59.40 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 31.50 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Manufacturing PMI in France decreased to 50.10 points in February from 51.20 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in France is expected to be 50.90 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the France Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.60 points in 2027 and 52.40 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.