The UK S&P Global Composite PMI rose to 53.9 in February of 2026 from 53.7 in the previous month, ahead of market expectations of 53.3 for the highest reading since April of 2024, according to a preliminary estimate. Output growth rose to a 17-month high for manufacturers (53.6 vs 51.6 in January), while it remained at a historically elevated level for services providers (53.9 vs 54). New work at the aggregate increased at the strongest pace since September 2024, with firms citing improving sales pipelines and new consumer wins despite fragile economic conditions. Despite the higher orders, employment levels decreased further with employers blaming rising labor costs due to increased National Insurance contributions. The higher labor costs were combined with higher commodity prices to maintain input inflation elevated, driving output charge inflation to its highest in ten months. Looking forward, firms still signaled strong confidence in business activity for the next year. source: S&P Global
Composite PMI in the United Kingdom increased to 53.90 points in February from 53.70 points in January of 2026. Composite PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 53.29 points from 2013 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 62.90 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 13.80 points in April of 2020. This page provides - United Kingdom Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Composite PMI in the United Kingdom increased to 53.90 points in February from 53.70 points in January of 2026. Composite PMI in the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom Composite PMI is projected to trend around 52.80 points in 2027 and 52.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.