Manufacturing PMI in Hungary rose 53.2 in September 2026 from an upwardly revised 51.5 in August, remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction and the highest recorded since December 2025. The September PMI was also above the long-term monthly average of 52.6 and the average September reading of 51.9 over the past three years. The faster expansion was supported by stronger new orders and production, with both indices rising and remaining in expansion territory. Meanwhile, the employment index increased and showed expansion, while both export and import indicators also rose and recorded growth. On prices, the purchase price index increased and continued to signal a sharp rise in prices. source: HALPIM

Manufacturing PMI in Hungary increased to 53.20 points in September from 51.50 points in August of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Hungary averaged 52.38 points from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 61.56 points in April of 2023 and a record low of 30.27 points in March of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hungary 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 Hungary increased to 53.20 points in September from 51.50 points in August of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Hungary is expected to be 52.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Hungary Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 51.80 points in 2027 and 52.40 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Hungary Manufacturing PMI
In Hungary, the HALPIM (Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of executive managers in charge of purchasing at manufacturing enterprises. The Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Production (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Inventories (10 percent). A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change.

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Hungary Manufacturing Growth at 9-Month High
Manufacturing PMI in Hungary rose 53.2 in September 2026 from an upwardly revised 51.5 in August, remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction and the highest recorded since December 2025. The September PMI was also above the long-term monthly average of 52.6 and the average September reading of 51.9 over the past three years. The faster expansion was supported by stronger new orders and production, with both indices rising and remaining in expansion territory. Meanwhile, the employment index increased and showed expansion, while both export and import indicators also rose and recorded growth. On prices, the purchase price index increased and continued to signal a sharp rise in prices.
2026-10-01
Hungary Manufacturing Growth Edges Lower in August
Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI edged down to 51.3 in August 2026 from 51.4 in July, remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The reading fell below its long-term monthly average of 52.7 but remained above the average August level of 49.7 recorded over the past three years, indicating continued growth in manufacturing activity despite a slower pace. The moderation reflected weaker new orders, although they remained in expansion territory, while production volumes fell from the previous month but continued to expand. Meanwhile, the purchase price index eased but continued to signal a strong rise in input costs. The employment index edged down but remained in expansion, while both export and import indicators also pointed to continued growth.
2026-09-01
Hungary Manufacturing Growth Slows in July
Hungary's Manufacturing PMI edged down to 51.4 in July 2026 from an upwardly revised 51.6 in the previous month, remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The reading stayed below its long-term monthly average of 52.6 but exceeded the average July level of 48.9 recorded over the past three years, indicating continued growth in manufacturing activity despite a slower pace. The moderation was driven by weaker new orders, although they remained in expansion territory, while production volumes increased slightly from June. Meanwhile, the purchase price index eased but continued to signal a strong rise in input costs. The employment index strengthened and remained in expansion, with both export and import indicators also pointing to continued growth.
2026-08-03