UK Manufacturing PMI Indicates Recovery End 2025

UK manufacturing recovery continues at end of 2025 as output and new orders edge higher | Manufacturing & Supply Chain

December saw further signs of growth emanating from the UK manufacturing sector. Output rose for the third successive month and new orders increased for the first time since September 2024, according to the S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI® for December 2025. There were also signs of the trends in new export orders and employment moving closer to stabilising after sustained downturns. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing…

UK manufacturing PMI indicates recovery end 2025

December witnessed notable growth within the UK manufacturing sector, marking the third consecutive month of output increase and the first rise in new orders since September 2024. Trends in export orders and employment showed signs of stabilisation following prolonged downturns. The S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a rise to 50.6 in December from 50.2 in November — its highest level in 15 months, though below…

UK manufacturing recovery continues at end of 2025 as output and new orders edge higher

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.6 in December, from 50.2 in November, its highest level for 15 months but below the earlier flash estimate of 51.2.