The S&P Global UAE PMI came in at 53.3 in August 2025, picking up from a more than four-year low of 52.9 in the previous month. The upturn was mainly driven by faster output growth, which hit a six-month high and slightly exceeded the survey’s long-run average, supported by stronger sales, ongoing projects, and resilient domestic demand. However, new order volumes declined to its lowest level since June 2021, reflecting intensifying competitive pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions. On the inflation front, input costs rose at a faster pace for the second month in a row, reaching its highest level since February. In response, non-oil firms modestly raised selling prices, with the rate of increase the quickest in five months and among the highest on record. Finally, business confidence improved in August, as non-oil companies expressed optimism that stable economic conditions at home and strong relationships with clients would support continued growth in the coming year. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates increased to 53.30 points in August from 52.90 points in July of 2025. Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates averaged 54.65 points from 2011 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 61.20 points in October of 2014 and a record low of 44.10 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates increased to 53.30 points in August from 52.90 points in July of 2025. Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates is expected to be 52.20 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



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United Arab Emirates Non-Oil Private Sector PMI
In the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of companies in non-oil private sector and is derived from a survey of 400 companies, including manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The 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 non-oil private 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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UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Picks Up in Aug
The S&P Global UAE PMI came in at 53.3 in August 2025, picking up from a more than four-year low of 52.9 in the previous month. The upturn was mainly driven by faster output growth, which hit a six-month high and slightly exceeded the survey’s long-run average, supported by stronger sales, ongoing projects, and resilient domestic demand. However, new order volumes declined to its lowest level since June 2021, reflecting intensifying competitive pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions. On the inflation front, input costs rose at a faster pace for the second month in a row, reaching its highest level since February. In response, non-oil firms modestly raised selling prices, with the rate of increase the quickest in five months and among the highest on record. Finally, business confidence improved in August, as non-oil companies expressed optimism that stable economic conditions at home and strong relationships with clients would support continued growth in the coming year.
2025-09-03
UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Softest Since 2021
The S&P Global UAE PMI fell to 52.9 in July 2025 from 53.5 in June, marking the weakest expansion in non-oil business activity since June 2021. The slowdown was due to persistent geopolitical tensions, particularly between Israel and Iran, dampening client demand and tourism, and contributing to the softest rise in new orders since August 2021. Despite softer sales, output remained robust as firms sought to clear backlogs. Employment rose modestly, though job growth hit a four-month low, while backlogs increased at the fastest pace since January. Purchasing activity also softened, reflecting weaker demand and subdued supply chain performance. Input costs rose at the fastest rate in three months, leading to a renewed increase in selling prices. Business confidence improved slightly, supported by expectations of stronger demand if regional tensions ease. However, firms cited growing competition, tight inventory levels, and hiring constraints as lingering downside risks.
2025-08-05
UAE Non-Oil Private Sector PMI Rises Slightly
The S&P Global United Arab Emirates PMI edged up to 53.5 in June 2025 from 53.3 in May, which was the softest expansion in over three years. The modest uptick masked diverging trends, as a sharper rise in output and stabilized inventories offset a slowdown in new order growth, which fell to its lowest level since September 2021. Businesses cited geopolitical tensions, particularly between Israel and Iran, as a key factor weakening client demand. Despite softer sales, firms raised output to clear backlogs, which expanded at the slowest pace in 17 months. Employment rose again, though at a slower pace. Meanwhile, supplier delivery times lengthened at the slowest rate since April 2024, while purchasing rebounded modestly, helping stabilize inventories after May’s record drop. On prices, input cost inflation eased to a near two-year low, while selling prices dipped slightly. Confidence improved to its highest since November 2024, with hopes for stronger sales if regional tensions ease.
2025-07-03