The HCOB Spain Manufacturing PMI rose to 50 in February 2026 from a nine-month low of 49.2 in January, largely in line with analysts' estimates of 50.1. The latest data pointed to a stabilization in business conditions, following two successive months of contraction. New orders, employment, and purchasing activity continued to decline, though at a slower pace than in January, encouraging goods producers to keep their output relatively stable in February. However, export demand remained a challenge, with companies citing the adverse impact of US tariffs and the strong euro. In terms of price dynamics, input inflation accelerated to a 13-month high amid higher costs for various raw materials. In response, manufacturers raised their output charges for the first time since August last year, though only marginally due to ongoing competitive pressures. Lastly, the outlook for the year ahead remained optimistic, on hopes of improving demand, successful investments and expansion abroad. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in Spain increased to 50 points in February from 49.20 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Spain averaged 50.85 points from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 60.40 points in June of 2021 and a record low of 30.80 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain 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 Spain increased to 50 points in February from 49.20 points in January of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Spain is expected to be 50.40 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Spain Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.60 points in 2027 and 52.80 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 3897.00 3614.00 Companies Jan 2026
Business Confidence -2.60 -3.10 points Feb 2026
Capacity Utilization 80.10 79.80 percent Mar 2026
Car Production 1367.00 1118.00 Hundred Units Dec 2025
Car Registrations 73103.00 103012.00 Units Jan 2026
Cement Production 1405.64 1261.69 Thousands of Tonnes Feb 2026
Changes in Inventories 2433.00 2540.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Composite Leading Indicator 101.58 101.32 points Feb 2026
Corruption Index 55.00 56.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 49.00 46.00 Dec 2025
Electricity Price 37.57 0.44 EUR/MWh Mar 2026
Electricity Production 25904.78 23687.88 Gigawatt-hour Jan 2026
Industrial Production YoY 0.30 -0.30 percent Jan 2026
Industrial Production Mom -0.40 -2.40 percent Jan 2026
Manufacturing Production -1.30 -0.80 percent Jan 2026
Mining Production -3.20 -12.90 percent Jan 2026
Natural Gas Stocks Capacity 35.83 35.83 TWh Mar 2026
Natural Gas Stocks Injection 0.00 0.00 GWh/d Mar 2026
Natural Gas Stocks Inventory 19.89 19.91 TWh Mar 2026
Natural Gas Stocks Withdrawal 12.00 19.90 GWh/d Mar 2026
New Orders -7.30 -8.80 points Jan 2026
New Passenger Car Registrations YoY 1.10 -2.20 percent Jan 2026
New Car Sales YoY 97082.00 73103.00 Units Feb 2026


Spain Manufacturing PMI
The S&P Global Spain 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.

News Stream
Spain Factory Sector Shows Signs of Stabilization
The HCOB Spain Manufacturing PMI rose to 50 in February 2026 from a nine-month low of 49.2 in January, largely in line with analysts' estimates of 50.1. The latest data pointed to a stabilization in business conditions, following two successive months of contraction. New orders, employment, and purchasing activity continued to decline, though at a slower pace than in January, encouraging goods producers to keep their output relatively stable in February. However, export demand remained a challenge, with companies citing the adverse impact of US tariffs and the strong euro. In terms of price dynamics, input inflation accelerated to a 13-month high amid higher costs for various raw materials. In response, manufacturers raised their output charges for the first time since August last year, though only marginally due to ongoing competitive pressures. Lastly, the outlook for the year ahead remained optimistic, on hopes of improving demand, successful investments and expansion abroad.
2026-03-02
Spain Manufacturing Sector Shrinks For 2nd Month
The HCOB Spain Manufacturing PMI edged down to 49.2 in January 2026 from 49.6 in December, below market expectations of 49.9. This was the second straight month of contraction and the weakest reading since April 2025, weighed down by an accelerated decline in new orders. New export orders declined for a fifth month amid tariffs, a stronger euro against the US dollar, and weak demand from European markets. Despite this, production remained broadly unchanged, rising only slightly, which allowed firms to continue reducing their backlogs of work. Stocks of finished goods dropped for the fourteenth month, while purchasing activity was cut for a second month. Employment also fell for the fifth month in a row. On prices, input costs rose sharply, though intense competition and weak demand limited manufacturers’ ability to pass on these higher costs to customers. Still, manufacturers retained a notably optimistic outlook for the year ahead, anticipating a potential upswing in economic growth.
2026-02-02
Spain Manufacturing Sector Contracts in December
The HCOB Spain Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.6 in December 2025, down from 51.5 in the previous month and below market expectations of 51.0. This marked the sector’s first contraction since April, driven by declines in both output and new orders. Survey data indicated a deterioration in demand, particularly from international clients, with new export orders falling at the steepest pace since April due to intensified price competition. Employment continued to decline for the fourth consecutive month, with job losses reaching their sharpest level in two years. Backlogs of work also fell for the second month running, marking the largest reduction since April. On the price front, input costs fell marginally, allowing modest selling price cuts amid strong competition. Despite the slowdown, confidence rose to an 18-month high on expectations of stronger demand and order books.
2026-01-02