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In February 2026, French manufacturing output was stable
In February 2026, production remained stable in the manufacturing industry (following a +0.2% increase in January 2026). Output declined across the whole industry (-0.7% after a +0.2% increase in January 2026), due to particularly mild temperatures in February. In February 2026*, the stability of manufacturing output was due to offsetting effects across the major sectors. Manufacturing output declined again in the manufacture of food products and beverages industries (-0.8% after -0.9%) and fell back in the manufacture of transport equipment (–0.8% after +8.5%). Conversely, it rebounded moderately in the ... (full story)
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