Informations Rapides ·
25 April 2023 · n° 106
In April 2023, personal business outlook has improved in the building craft sector Quarterly survey of the building crafts sector - April 2023
The response rate to this survey, although comparable to that of the previous quarter, remains low. The statistics published in this issue of “Informations Rapides” are therefore less accurate than those from business survey in other sectors. They are thus more likely to be revised in the next publication.
Building craftsmen’s opinion on their activity’s evolution has improved
In April 2023, building craftsmen are more optimistic than in January about both their past and expected activity: the corresponding balances have rebounded and moved above their long term averages.
Craftsmen’s opinion regarding the change in the general prospect of the sector is stable between January and April 2023. The corresponding balance has maintained its level below its average.
Building craftsmen’s opinion regarding the change in their workforce size has slightly degraded
In April 2023, craftsmen’s opinion on the evolution of their past and expected workforce has degraded slightly. The corresponding balances of opinion have decreased, now standing below their long term average.
Recruitment difficulties have maintained
In April 2023, 58% of craftsmen have reported experiencing recruiting difficulties, a stable proportion compared to January and higher than its long-term average. The share of building craftsmen declaring that they are training apprentices has dropped again: at 37%, it has come almost back to its long term average.
tableauBuilding crafts sector economic outlook
| Mean* | Jul. 22 | Oct. 22 | Jan. 23 | Apr. 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past activity | -5 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 7 |
| Expected activity | -8 | -6 | -4 | -9 | -1 |
| General business outlook | -18 | -13 | -16 | -22 | -22 |
| Past employment | -4 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -8 |
| Expected employment | -3 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -5 |
| Recruiting problems (in %) | 43 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 58 |
| Apprentice training (in %) | 38 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 37 |
- * Mean since October 1990.
- Source: French business survey, building crafts sector - INSEE
tableauActivity tendency in the building crafts sector
| Expected activity | Past activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q2 | -1.0 | 7.0 |
| 2023-Q1 | -9.5 | -1.8 |
| 2022-Q4 | -4.3 | 0.0 |
| 2022-Q3 | -5.7 | -2.1 |
| 2022-Q2 | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| 2022-Q1 | 13.7 | 4.9 |
| 2021-Q4 | 5.3 | 8.0 |
| 2021-Q3 | 13.5 | 7.2 |
| 2021-Q2 | 8.1 | 3.1 |
| 2021-Q1 | -4.7 | -16.9 |
| 2020-Q4 | -0.5 | 5.0 |
| 2020-Q3 | -13.2 | -46.3 |
| 2020-Q2 | NaN | NaN |
| 2020-Q1 | 6.2 | -8.5 |
| 2019-Q4 | -3.1 | 2.1 |
| 2019-Q3 | -5.2 | 6.5 |
| 2019-Q2 | -2.2 | -3.8 |
| 2019-Q1 | -5.7 | -12.5 |
| 2018-Q4 | -2.9 | -1.7 |
| 2018-Q3 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 2018-Q2 | -2.7 | 5.3 |
| 2018-Q1 | 11.1 | 6.4 |
| 2017-Q4 | 2.9 | -3.7 |
| 2017-Q3 | -3.7 | 1.5 |
| 2017-Q2 | -1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2017-Q1 | -1.6 | -3.7 |
| 2016-Q4 | -8.4 | -5.7 |
| 2016-Q3 | -8.0 | -12.2 |
| 2016-Q2 | -16.6 | -15.2 |
| 2016-Q1 | -16.3 | -9.5 |
| 2015-Q4 | -17.1 | -19.6 |
| 2015-Q3 | -22.2 | -14.9 |
| 2015-Q2 | -30.0 | -29.7 |
| 2015-Q1 | -32.4 | -29.8 |
| 2014-Q4 | -33.8 | -24.5 |
| 2014-Q3 | -29.6 | -31.7 |
| 2014-Q2 | -26.1 | -22.2 |
| 2014-Q1 | -28.1 | -25.1 |
| 2013-Q4 | -24.1 | -24.3 |
| 2013-Q3 | -28.6 | -28.6 |
| 2013-Q2 | -31.7 | -27.3 |
| 2013-Q1 | -24.7 | -24.1 |
| 2012-Q4 | -39.4 | -26.0 |
| 2012-Q3 | -25.8 | -18.2 |
| 2012-Q2 | -21.2 | -15.4 |
| 2012-Q1 | -22.6 | -11.2 |
| 2011-Q4 | -17.6 | -14.1 |
| 2011-Q3 | -11.7 | -9.3 |
| 2011-Q2 | -7.2 | -6.5 |
| 2011-Q1 | -8.5 | -15.4 |
| 2010-Q4 | -6.2 | -9.5 |
| 2010-Q3 | -14.6 | -18.6 |
| 2010-Q2 | -19.1 | -21.4 |
| 2010-Q1 | -17.4 | -20.2 |
| 2009-Q4 | -20.9 | -21.9 |
| 2009-Q3 | -30.3 | -29.4 |
| 2009-Q2 | -25.8 | -15.6 |
| 2009-Q1 | -36.7 | -34.5 |
| 2008-Q4 | -35.3 | -24.2 |
| 2008-Q3 | -14.4 | -16.0 |
| 2008-Q2 | -8.8 | -11.9 |
| 2008-Q1 | 12.9 | -7.3 |
| 2007-Q4 | 5.1 | -2.8 |
| 2007-Q3 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| 2007-Q2 | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| 2007-Q1 | 4.9 | 6.9 |
- Data for the second quarter of 2020 are not available as the survey was canceled in the context of the health crisis.
graphiqueActivity tendency in the building crafts sector
- Data for the second quarter of 2020 are not available as the survey was canceled in the context of the health crisis.
- Source: INSEE.
Revisions
The balances of opinion for January 2023 have been revised, especially those on the evolution of past activity (+8 points revision) and expected activity (+2 points revision), due to the integration of late responses from companies.
For further information
A balance of opinion is calculated as the difference between the percentage of “higher than usual” or “increase” responses and the percentage of “lower than usual” or “decrease” responses.
The responses to this survey have been collected between 27 March 2023 and 20 April 2023.
Additional information (simplified and detailed methodology, nomenclature, etc.) is available on the “Documentation” tab of this page.
Next issue: 25 July 2023 at 12:00 pm
Pour en savoir plus
A balance of opinion is calculated as the difference between the percentage of “higher than usual” or “increase” responses and the percentage of “lower than usual” or “decrease” responses.
The responses to this survey have been collected between 27 March 2023 and 20 April 2023.
Additional information (simplified and detailed methodology, nomenclature, etc.) is available on the “Documentation” tab of this page.
Next issue: 25 July 2023 at 12:00 pm