16.01.202615:15:06UTC+00Sri Lanka Manufacturing Growth Improves

In December 2025, Sri Lanka's Manufacturing PMI rose to 60.9 from 55.5 in November, highlighting a continued growth in manufacturing activities. This boost was primarily attributed to seasonal demand, despite initial weather-related challenges earlier in the month. Most sub-indices experienced growth during this time frame. There was a notable surge in New Orders (63.8 compared to 58.5), and Production saw a significant uptick (61.2 compared to 50.0), largely due to robust performances in the food and beverages sector. Employment also rose (58.5 compared to 55.5), aligning with the increased production levels. Although the Stock of Purchases index remained in a state of expansion, it did see a decline (53.7 compared to 57.0). Concurrently, Suppliers’ Delivery Time experienced further delays (62.5 compared to 57.7), reflecting the boost in New Orders and Production. Looking forward, the outlook for manufacturing activity in the next three months remains promising, bolstered by the expected overall improvement in economic conditions.