Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.2 in August 2025.
This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities, albeit at a slower rate compared to the previous month.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Services (PMI – Services) recorded an index value of 68.9 in August 2025, indicating a further expansion in services activities, following a similar trend observed in the same period last year.
Business activities continued to expand in August 2025, supported by the improvements observed across many sectors.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, all sub-indices remained above the neutral threshold during the month.
The expansions in New Orders and Production sub-indices during the month were largely attributable to the performance of the food and beverages manufacturing sector.
The Stock of Purchases sub-index also recorded an expansion, in line with the New Orders and Production activities.
Employment sub-index remained in the positive territory during August, indicating favourable Employment conditions.
Meanwhile, the Suppliers’ Delivery Time continued to lengthen during the month, with some respondents reporting delays in international shipping.
Expectations for manufacturing activities over the next three months remain positive, largely underpinned by the anticipated seasonal demand towards the year-end. (Newswire)
