Colombia Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.3

2026-09-01 16:02 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Colombia’s Davivienda Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.3 in August 2026 from 52.7 in July, signaling the strongest improvement in factory activity since October 2025.

New orders grew at their fastest pace in more than two-and-a-half years, while production growth accelerated to its strongest since February.

Finished goods inventories declined for a sixth consecutive month as firms used stocks to meet demand.

Manufacturers increased input purchases and inventories, with purchasing activity reaching its strongest level since data collection began in April 2011.

Delivery delays eased despite some earthquake-related disruptions.

Input cost inflation fell to its lowest level this year, while output price inflation picked up slightly.

Employment rose for a fifth consecutive month, while backlogs declined for a seventh month.

Business confidence surged to its highest level since July 2019, supported by optimism over the new government administration and expectations of stronger demand.



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Colombia Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.3
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