The S&P Global Flash Australia Manufacturing PMI was confirmed at 52.0 in August 2026, unchanged from the preliminary estimate, matching July's reading and remaining at the highest level since January. A reading above 50 indicates growth, signalling a further modest improvement in the overall health of the sector. The latest figure was supported by a faster rise in new orders since January, amid renewed export growth. Employment increased for the fourth month running. As a result, firms reduced their backlogs of work, which fell markedly and by the largest extent in just over a year. Suppliers' delivery times lengthened due to international shipping delays. However, output ticked lower, reversing a slight rise seen in July, as demand remained muted. On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated slightly due to higher freight and fuel costs, while output cost inflation eased for the third straight month and was the slowest in six months. Lastly, business sentiment improved. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in Australia remained unchanged at 52 points in August. Manufacturing PMI in Australia averaged 52.59 points from 2016 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 60.40 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 44.00 points in May of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing PMI in Australia remained unchanged at 52 points in August. Manufacturing PMI in Australia is expected to be 51.70 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 51.50 points in 2027 and 52.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI is compiled by S&P Global from responses to monthly questionnaires sent to purchasing managers in a panel of around 400 manufacturers. The headline figure is the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which is a weighted average of the following five indices: New Orders (30%), Output (25%), Employment (20%), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15%) and Stocks of Purchases (10%). For the PMI calculation the Suppliers’ Delivery Times Index is inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction to the other indices. The index varies between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase compared to the previous month, and below 50 an overall decrease. This is only a limited sample of PMI headline data displayed on the Customer’s service, under licence from S&P Global. Full historic PMI headline data and all other PMI sub-index data and histories are available on subscription from S&P Global. Contact economics@spglobal.com for more details.

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Australia Manufacturing Growth Confirmed at 6-Month High
The S&P Global Flash Australia Manufacturing PMI was confirmed at 52.0 in August 2026, unchanged from the preliminary estimate, matching July's reading and remaining at the highest level since January. A reading above 50 indicates growth, signalling a further modest improvement in the overall health of the sector. The latest figure was supported by a faster rise in new orders since January, amid renewed export growth. Employment increased for the fourth month running. As a result, firms reduced their backlogs of work, which fell markedly and by the largest extent in just over a year. Suppliers' delivery times lengthened due to international shipping delays. However, output ticked lower, reversing a slight rise seen in July, as demand remained muted. On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated slightly due to higher freight and fuel costs, while output cost inflation eased for the third straight month and was the slowest in six months. Lastly, business sentiment improved.
2026-08-31
Australia Factory Growth Steady in August
The S&P Global Flash Australia Manufacturing PMI remained unchanged at 52.0 in August 2026, according to flash estimates, matching July and stayed at the highest level since January. A reading above 50 indicates growth, suggesting the sector is maintaining a gradual recovery despite a mixed global environment. Output and new orders rose slightly, pointing to resilient underlying demand, though growth remains uneven across industries and export conditions vary. Cost pressures persist, with elevated input prices driven by energy, transport, and raw materials, keeping margins under strain despite some easing in supply chain disruptions. Employment was broadly stable as firms balanced cautious hiring with production needs. Overall, manufacturing is holding steady, but further gains depend on easing inflation and stronger global demand.
2026-08-20
Australia Manufacturing PMI Revised Upward
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI was revised higher to 52.0 in July 2026 from the preliminary estimate of 51.7 and after a final reading of 51.5 in the previous month. Still, it marked the strongest expansion since January, as output and new orders returned to growth. The latest reading also signaled a fourth consecutive month of expansion, with output and new orders rising for the first time in five months, although the pace of growth remained only marginal. However, export orders continued to decline, reflecting persistent weakness in external demand. Employment continued to increase for the third consecutive month, with job creation remaining solid and reaching its fastest pace since January, while backlogs of work fell for the fifteenth consecutive month as firms were again able to keep on top of workloads. On prices, input price inflation eased to a five-month low, while output price inflation slowed slightly. Looking ahead, business sentiment improved.
2026-08-02