Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate improvements in both Manufacturing and Services activities in June 2025

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 51.9 in June 2025, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All the sub-indices, except Employment, remained above the neutral threshold during the month.

The New Orders and Production sub-indices continued to grow during June. Further, Stock of Purchases also expanded, in line with the increase in New Orders and Production, although Employment contracted during the month. Several respondents indicated a strategic move to hire only for essential positions and maintaining minimal raw material inventories, in response to heightened uncertainties in the global trade environment. Meanwhile, Suppliers’ Delivery Time further lengthened during the period.

The industry outlook for the next three months remains positive. However, respondents expressed their concerns over uncertainties surrounding US trade policies.