The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.6 in August 2026, down from 51.3 in July and below market expectations of 51.5. The reading, though only marginally below the 50.0 threshold, marked the first deterioration in operating conditions since January, with output, new orders and purchasing stocks all weighing on the index. New orders declined for a second consecutive month and at the fastest pace in nearly a year and a half, while export orders also fell. Weaker production requirements led to the first contraction in manufacturing output in seven months, driven by a decline in intermediate goods production. Purchasing volumes also fell, posting their sharpest decline in almost a year. Supply-chain disruptions remained a key constraint amid material shortages and transport issues, although the deterioration in supplier delivery times eased to a six-month low. Meanwhile, employment continued to rise, helping underpin firms’ expectations for growth over the coming year. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in Italy decreased to 49.60 points in August from 51.30 points in July of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Italy averaged 51.33 points from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 62.80 points in November of 2021 and a record low of 31.10 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy 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 Italy decreased to 49.60 points in August from 51.30 points in July of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Italy is expected to be 51.40 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Italy Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.90 points in 2027 and 52.30 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Italy Manufacturing PMI
In Italy, the S&P Global Italy Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 400 industrial companies. The Manufacturing 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 manufacturing 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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Italy Manufacturing Slips Back Into Contraction
The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.6 in August 2026, down from 51.3 in July and below market expectations of 51.5. The reading, though only marginally below the 50.0 threshold, marked the first deterioration in operating conditions since January, with output, new orders and purchasing stocks all weighing on the index. New orders declined for a second consecutive month and at the fastest pace in nearly a year and a half, while export orders also fell. Weaker production requirements led to the first contraction in manufacturing output in seven months, driven by a decline in intermediate goods production. Purchasing volumes also fell, posting their sharpest decline in almost a year. Supply-chain disruptions remained a key constraint amid material shortages and transport issues, although the deterioration in supplier delivery times eased to a six-month low. Meanwhile, employment continued to rise, helping underpin firms’ expectations for growth over the coming year.
2026-09-01
Italy Manufacturing Growth Slows to Four-Month Low
The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 51.3 in July 2026 from 52.2 in June, missing market expectations of 52.3 and marking its lowest reading in four months. The slowdown reflected fading support from earlier stockpiling linked to the Iran conflict, as new orders declined again amid subdued demand, with firms citing geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Export orders also fell for the first time in five months. Manufacturing output expanded at a softer pace, while longer supplier delivery times provided a positive contribution to the headline index despite reflecting ongoing supply disruptions. Backlogs of work recorded their sharpest decline of the year, and both employment and purchasing activity weakened. At the same time, input cost pressures eased, while business confidence deteriorated.
2026-08-03
Italian Manufacturing Sector Growth Eases in June
The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.2 in June 2026, down from 52.9 in May, missing market forecasts of 52.6. While the reading still indicates expansion, marking one of the strongest performances in over four years, the pace of growth in output, new orders, and employment has softened. Though the sector continues to benefit from earlier stockpiling efforts, June’s data suggests this temporary support is fading. Manufacturers responded to the slowdown by reducing their purchasing activity, even as input stocks rose. Ongoing supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East, further strained vendor performance. On a positive note, both input and output price inflation eased from multi-year highs, and business confidence improved, fueled by hopes for a resolution to the Middle East conflict.
2026-07-01