SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – May 2026 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka manufacturing expands in May 2026 with more working days: PMI

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector expanded slightly in May, registering a value of 56.6 on a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank, compared to 42.6 the previous month. “However, respondents continued to highlight the challenging operating environment associated with the Middle East conflict,” CBSL said. The New Orders and Production sub-indices increase was driven by the manufacture of food & beverages and textiles…

SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – May 2026 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate improvements in both Manufacturing and Services activities in May 2026. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in May 2026, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities compared to April 2026. All sub-index values recorded above the neutral threshold during the month, contributing to the overall increase in the index value. However,…