New Zealand Manufacturing PMI

Last Release

Sep 30, 2025

Actual

49.9

Units In

Points

49.9

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Nov 13, 2025

Time to Release

1 Months 2 Days 21 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
63.9 Mar 2021	25.82 Apr 2020	52.45 Points	2002-2025	Business New Zealand

The Business NZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for production, new orders, delivered, inventories and employment. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change.

Latest Updates

The BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) in New Zealand held steady at 49.9 in September, remaining in contraction, as businesses continued to face weak demand and uncertainty across both domestic and export markets. Meanwhile, the new orders index slipped to 50.3, reflecting softer demand compared to the previous month. Rising costs, weak confidence, and competitive pressures are keeping manufacturers cautious and limiting signs of recovery.