Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI jumped to 53 in November 2025 from 48.2 in October, marking the highest reading since July 2024. The rebound reflected a recovery in the production index, which rose 4.2 points to 53.2, while the new orders index climbed to 54 from 48.3, supported by stronger domestic demand (50.2) and export orders (50.1). Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened to 53.3 from 52.1, indicating increased activity, and the employment index surged to 52.1 from 41.8. In contrast, inventory levels of purchased goods increased to 48.7 from 47, suggesting weaker demand and a slight drag on the overall index. The input price index fell 2.8 points to 54.9 from 57.7, moving below its long-term average. This November reading was the final publication of the DNB Manufacturing PMI, which was officially discontinued by the source, with the last release published on December 1, 2025. source: NIMA/DNB Markets

Manufacturing PMI in Norway increased to 53.03 points in November from 48.20 points in October of 2025. Manufacturing PMI in Norway averaged 53.00 points from 2004 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 64.05 points in November of 2006 and a record low of 36.93 points in February of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.



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Norway Manufacturing PMI
In Norway, the NIMA Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 300 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.

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Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI Surges in November
Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI jumped to 53 in November 2025 from 48.2 in October, marking the highest reading since July 2024. The rebound reflected a recovery in the production index, which rose 4.2 points to 53.2, while the new orders index climbed to 54 from 48.3, supported by stronger domestic demand (50.2) and export orders (50.1). Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened to 53.3 from 52.1, indicating increased activity, and the employment index surged to 52.1 from 41.8. In contrast, inventory levels of purchased goods increased to 48.7 from 47, suggesting weaker demand and a slight drag on the overall index. The input price index fell 2.8 points to 54.9 from 57.7, moving below its long-term average. This November reading was the final publication of the DNB Manufacturing PMI, which was officially discontinued by the source, with the last release published on December 1, 2025.
2025-12-01
Norway Manufacturing Activity at 6-Month Low
Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.7 in October 2025 from 49.7 in the previous month, marking the third straight month of decline and the lowest reading since April. The production index declined to 47.7 from 51.7 in September, while index for new orders continued to decrease (47.6 vs 49.2 in September), as demand remained subdued in both domestic orders (46.5) and export orders (49.7). At the same time, the employment index weakened, sliding to 42.4 from 46.8. Meanwhile, inventory levels of purchased goods fell further (47.1 vs 48), indicating higher demand and partly supporting the overall index. Delivery times also lengthened (51.8 vs 49.4), signaling higher activity. The index for input prices fell by 1.3 points to 58.2 in October from 59.5 in September, but continued to indicate rising prices.
2025-11-03
Norway Factory Activity Falls at Softer Pace
Norway’s DNB Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.9 in September 2025 from 49.6 in August, marking the second consecutive month of contraction. The production index rose slightly (52.2 vs 52.0 in August), while the employment index also increased (47.3 vs 42.8), marking a sharp improvement after two months of decline. Inventory of purchased goods also fell (48.2 vs 48.8), indicating higher demand and supporting the total index. Meanwhile, new orders weakened (49.5 vs 50.1), with both domestic (47.8) and export orders (47.3) remaining below growth. Supplier delivery times shortened (49.1 vs 52.3), typically reflecting softer activity. The input price index decreased (59.6 vs 61.4), though still pointed to continued rising prices.
2025-10-01