French industrial production staged a notable rebound in March 2026, rising 1.0% month-over-month after a sharp decline of 0.9% in February, according to data updated on 6 May 2026.
The March reading, measured on a month-over-month basis, contrasts with February’s drop, which compared activity in February to January. The latest figure suggests a recovery in industrial activity following the previous month’s contraction, signaling stabilizing conditions in France’s industrial sector as it moves into the second quarter of 2026.