Sri Lanka manufacturing expands at slower rate in Jan 2026: PMI

Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing Sector Growth Slows in January 2026: PMI Report

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector experienced a moderate expansion in January, as indicated by a Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) value of 56.1, according to data from the central bank. This marks a deceleration from the seasonal peak observed in the preceding month. Despite the slowdown, all sub-indices stayed above the neutral threshold during the month, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. Notably, the Stock of Purchases saw a month-o…

Sri Lanka manufacturing expands at slower rate in Jan 2026: PMI

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector expanded at a slower rate in January, registering a value of 56.1 on the Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank, compared to a seasonal peak in the previous month. All the sub-indices remained above the neutral threshold during the month, CBSL said. “Stock of Purchases registered a month-on-month increase, mainly due to inventory buildup ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays.” The N…

SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – January 2026 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in January 2026. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.1 in January 2026. This reflects a month-on-month expansion in manufacturing activities at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025. All the sub-indices remained above the neutral threshold during the month. Sr…