Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in January 2025.

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 59.0 in January 2025, indicating a further expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this improvement.

Most of the survey participants from the manufacture of textiles & apparel sector reported favourable developments in January,
driving the expansions in New Orders, Production, Employment and Stock of Purchases sub-indices. In addition, the manufacture of food & beverages sector continued to remain positive, even after the December festival season. Meanwhile, Suppliers' Delivery Time sub-index further increased in January, in line with the increase in activity levels.