Hungary Manufacturing Growth Eases in October

2026-11-02 08:21 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

Hungary's Manufacturing PMI edged down to 53.1 in October 2026 from an upwardly revised nine-month high of 53.3 in September, indicating continued but slower expansion.

New orders growth moderated, with the index falling by 2.8 points to 56.0, while purchasing activity also slowed as its index dropped by 2.9 points to 54.6.

Export and import growth likewise moderated, while finished goods stocks increased at a slower pace.

However, production growth picked up, with the index rising by 0.7 points to 56.1.

Employment strengthened, as its index climbed by 3.5 points to 54.2, while purchased inventories expanded faster.

On prices, the purchasing price index rose by 4.3 points to 64.8, indicating faster input cost increases.

Delivery times continued to shorten, although less markedly.



News Stream
Hungary Manufacturing Growth Eases in October
Hungary's Manufacturing PMI edged down to 53.1 in October 2026 from an upwardly revised nine-month high of 53.3 in September, indicating continued but slower expansion. New orders growth moderated, with the index falling by 2.8 points to 56.0, while purchasing activity also slowed as its index dropped by 2.9 points to 54.6. Export and import growth likewise moderated, while finished goods stocks increased at a slower pace. However, production growth picked up, with the index rising by 0.7 points to 56.1. Employment strengthened, as its index climbed by 3.5 points to 54.2, while purchased inventories expanded faster. On prices, the purchasing price index rose by 4.3 points to 64.8, indicating faster input cost increases. Delivery times continued to shorten, although less markedly.
2026-11-02
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