FX.co ★ French Industrial Output Nearly Stalls in April After Strong March Surge

France’s industrial production slowed sharply in April 2026, with output edging up just 0.1% month-over-month, according to data updated on 5 June 2026. This marks a steep deceleration from March 2026, when industrial production grew by 1.4% compared with February.

The latest figures suggest that the strong momentum seen in March did not carry over into April, as factories and industrial firms posted only marginal gains. On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” April reading of 0.1% is measured against March’s output level, while the “previous” 1.4% figure reflects the change in March compared with February 2026.