Austria Manufacturing Growth Slows to Four-Month Low

2026-06-26 08:10 By Mariene Camarillo 1 min. read

The UniCredit Bank Austria Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.9 in June 2026 from 51.7 in the previous month, marking the lowest level in four months, though it remained above the 50-point threshold.

The slowdown reflected weaker demand, with new orders declining for a third consecutive month and at the fastest pace in the current sequence.

Export sales also returned to contraction after a marginal increase in May, while production growth eased notably.

Meanwhile, manufacturers continued to build input inventories throughout the second quarter.

On the price front, inflationary pressures remained elevated but eased from May's recent highs.

Input costs continued to rise sharply due to higher energy, transportation, and electronic component prices.

Output price inflation also moderated but remained well above its long-run average.

Elsewhere, employment fell at the fastest pace since February, while business confidence weakened to an 18-month low amid the continued lack of new work.



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