South African manufacturing PMI jumps in April

South African manufacturing PMI jumps in April

The South African manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI) jumped in April to 52.6 from 49.0 in March and 47.7 in February. The BER PMI Apr 2026 graph is sourced from data provided by the Bureau for Economic Research This was the first time since September 2025 that the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) PMI rose above the neutral 50-point mark. Additionally, this confirmed the rise in the S&P Global South Africa PMI. This rose to 50.8 in …

Manufacturing Pmi Returns To Expansion At 526 In April : The Africa

Manufacturing activity in South Africa has moved back into expansionary territory . The Absa Purchasing Managers Index edged above the neutral 50-point mark to 52.6 in April. The seasonally adjusted

Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery

The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term demand. However, some of this strength may reflect the front-loading of orders ahead of expected price increases, raising questions about the sustainability of the recovery. Key hi…