The 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.
The 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.
Purchasing Managers’ Index for Services (PMI – Services) recorded an index value of 61.9 in June 2025 indicating an accelerated expansion in services activities. Business activities expanded in June 2025 supported by the improvements observed across several sectors.
Business activities related to financial services continued to improve, driven by the increase in lending activities. Further, business activities in the professional services, insurance, transportation, other personal activities and real estate sectors also recorded positive developments during the month. Nevertheless, business activities in some other sectors appeared largely unchanged during the month.
