The S&P Global Flash UK Manufacturing PMI increased to 52.8 in July 2026 from 52.5 in June, beating forecasts of 52. Goods producers recorded an expansion of production levels for the fourth month in a row in July. The rate of growth accelerated to its strongest since September 2024, attributed to generally improving market conditions and a subsequent strengthening of new order intakes. Also, manufacturers indicated a rise in unfinished work for the first time since April 2022 and there was a marginal increase in staffing levels. At the same time, softer cost pressures were observed. Some manufacturers noted instances of lower raw material prices and oil-related surcharges (especially for plastics). Manufacturers indicated the least marked downturn in supplier performance since February, despite many firms noting longer international shipping times. source: S&P Global

Manufacturing PMI in the United Kingdom increased to 52.80 points in July from 52.50 points in June of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 51.57 points from 2008 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 65.60 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 32.60 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom 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 Kingdom increased to 52.80 points in July from 52.50 points in June of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in the United Kingdom is expected to be 52.40 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.00 points in 2027 and 51.80 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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United Kingdom Manufacturing PMI
Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 600 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.

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UK Factory Conditions Improve in July
The S&P Global Flash UK Manufacturing PMI increased to 52.8 in July 2026 from 52.5 in June, beating forecasts of 52. Goods producers recorded an expansion of production levels for the fourth month in a row in July. The rate of growth accelerated to its strongest since September 2024, attributed to generally improving market conditions and a subsequent strengthening of new order intakes. Also, manufacturers indicated a rise in unfinished work for the first time since April 2022 and there was a marginal increase in staffing levels. At the same time, softer cost pressures were observed. Some manufacturers noted instances of lower raw material prices and oil-related surcharges (especially for plastics). Manufacturers indicated the least marked downturn in supplier performance since February, despite many firms noting longer international shipping times.
2026-07-24
UK Manufacturing Growth Slows More than Expected
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI posted 52.5 in June, down from May's four-year high of 53.9 and the earlier flash estimate of 53.1. Factory production accelerated to a 21-month high, driven by robust domestic sales and export gains from China, the US, and the EU, though growth opportunities in the Middle East stalled due to regional conflict. However, new order inflows decelerated to their weakest pace since December 2025. Employment rose modestly for a third month as rising input costs and market uncertainty forced some firms to freeze headcounts. Meanwhile, severe global shipping delays and material shortages substantially lengthened supplier delivery times and drove up input prices, prompting manufacturers to raise output charges at a pace near May's four-year high. Looking ahead, business confidence remained tepid, with 48% of firms anticipating growth from new tech and AI against broader policy concerns.
2026-07-01
UK Manufacturing Growth Eases to 3-Month Low
The UK Manufacturing PMI eased to 53.1 in June 2026, a three-month low and below expectations of 53.8, compared with 53.9 in May, flash data showed. Despite the decline, manufacturing output improved, with the index rising to 53.6, its highest level in 21 months, from 52.2 previously. The increase was supported by a temporary boost from customer stockpiling as businesses prepared for potential price increases. However, the slowdown in new order growth to a six-month low suggested that this demand boost may be fading. Manufacturing employment increased, although some firms said recent hiring was mainly a short-term response to stronger order books. Input price pressures eased, while higher selling prices largely reflected the pass-through of increased costs to customers. Supply chain conditions deteriorated again, with more manufacturers reporting longer delivery times than improvements, although the pace of disruption was the weakest in three months.
2026-06-23