The S&P Global Italy Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.3 in March 2026 from 50.6 in February and above market forecasts of 50.9. While signaling only a modest improvement in operating conditions, the reading marked the strongest performance in over three years. Output increased for a second consecutive month, though growth slowed and remained modest, while order books edged up as buyers sought to get ahead of expected price rises. Export sales grew marginally for the first time in four months, and employment also rose. Purchasing increased for the first time in over three years, resulting in the first rise in inventories in eight months as manufacturers anticipated supply chain disruptions and higher prices. The Middle East war pushed input lead times to their longest since October 2022 due to shortages and logistical issues. Rising raw materials, transport, and energy pushed input costs and selling prices to three-year highs. Looking ahead, business sentiment stayed positive. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in Italy increased to 51.30 points in March from 50.60 points in February of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Italy averaged 51.32 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 increased to 51.30 points in March from 50.60 points in February of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Italy 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 Italy Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.90 points in 2027 and 52.30 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.