The S&P Global Egypt PMI rose to 47.1 in May 2026 from 46.6 in April, signalling a slower deterioration in non-oil private sector conditions. Manufacturing and construction returned to growth, while inventories rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years. Despite these improvements, inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs rising at the fastest pace since January 2023 due to higher fuel and electricity prices, currency weakness, and stronger wage pressures. Supply chain conditions also worsened, with delivery times lengthening at the fastest pace in nearly four years amid shipping disruptions and Middle East tensions. Firms responded by cutting jobs at the fastest rate since June 2020 as weak demand and rising costs weighed on activity. Looking ahead, business confidence improved to its highest level since August 2024 on hopes of improved economic conditions and exchange rate stability, despite persistent inflation concerns. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in Egypt increased to 47.10 points in May from 46.60 points in April of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Egypt averaged 48.08 points from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 52.50 points in November of 2013 and a record low of 29.70 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Egypt 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 Egypt increased to 47.10 points in May from 46.60 points in April of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Egypt is expected to be 48.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Egypt Non-Oil Private Sector PMI is projected to trend around 52.00 points in 2027 and 53.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Egypt Non-Oil Private Sector PMI
In Egypt, The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the non-oil private sector and is derived from a survey of 450 companies, including manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the non-oil private sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. 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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Egypt Non-Oil Private Sector Contraction Eases
The S&P Global Egypt PMI rose to 47.1 in May 2026 from 46.6 in April, signalling a slower deterioration in non-oil private sector conditions. Manufacturing and construction returned to growth, while inventories rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years. Despite these improvements, inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs rising at the fastest pace since January 2023 due to higher fuel and electricity prices, currency weakness, and stronger wage pressures. Supply chain conditions also worsened, with delivery times lengthening at the fastest pace in nearly four years amid shipping disruptions and Middle East tensions. Firms responded by cutting jobs at the fastest rate since June 2020 as weak demand and rising costs weighed on activity. Looking ahead, business confidence improved to its highest level since August 2024 on hopes of improved economic conditions and exchange rate stability, despite persistent inflation concerns.
2026-06-03
Egypt Non-Oil Private Sector Activity Hit 3-Year Low
The S&P Global Egypt PMI fell to 46.6 in April 2026 from 48.0 in March, marking a sharper deterioration in non-oil private sector conditions and the steepest rate of contraction since January 2023. Both output and new orders declined significantly amid persistent cost pressures and softer demand. Input costs rose at the fastest pace since January 2023, driven by higher fuel and material prices linked to Middle East tensions. In response, firms cut purchasing and reduced headcount to contain costs. Order books contracted sharply, pulling down output, while weak demand was broad-based, especially in manufacturing and wholesale & retail. On the cost front, selling prices rose at the strongest pace since August 2024 as firms passed on higher costs despite weak demand. Meanwhile, purchasing activity fell and input orders were reduced, reflecting softer sales and tighter operating conditions. Looking ahead, business confidence remained subdued regarding year-ahead output.
2026-05-05
Egypt Non-Oil Private Sector PMI Drops to Near 2-Year Low
The S&P Global Egypt PMI fell to 48.0 in March 2026 from 48.9 in February, marking the lowest reading since April 2024. Non-oil private sector activity extended its recent decline, broadly in line with the survey’s long-run average of 48.2, as output and new orders dropped at the fastest pace in near two years amid the Middle East war, which dampened demand and fueled price pressures. Purchasing levels edged up after two monthly reductions, while employment stabilized following job cuts late last year. On prices, input cost inflation accelerated to the joint-sharpest in 18 months, driven by higher fuel and input prices linked to the war and a stronger US dollar. Selling prices rose at the steepest rate since May 2025, though increases remained modest and near the long-run average. Looking ahead, business confidence fell for the first time in the survey’s history, though pessimism was mild, with only a few firms citing war-related uncertainty as the reason for negative forecasts.
2026-04-05