The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI fell to 51.5 in February 2026 from 52.3 in January, according to flash estimates, signaling continued expansion but at a slower pace. The moderation reflected softer growth in new orders and output, as overall new business cooled from January’s 45-month high and export demand increased only marginally. Manufacturers noted a loss of momentum alongside broader private sector slowing. Optimism about output over the next year remained positive, supported by expansion plans and expectations of improved demand, though confidence eased to its lowest level in just over a year-and-a-half amid concerns about economic conditions and elevated competition. Firms continued hiring, but manufacturing employment growth was the weakest in four months and backlogs were unchanged. Input costs rose at the fastest pace in ten months on higher supplier and raw material prices, while selling price inflation accelerated to its highest since September last year. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in Australia decreased to 51.50 points in February from 52.30 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Australia averaged 52.67 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 decreased to 51.50 points in February from 52.30 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Australia is expected to be 51.60 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, according to our econometric models.