Sri Lanka PMI Industrial

Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing PMI fell to 55.5 in November 2025 from 61.0 in October, signaling that manufacturing activity continued to expand but at a slower pace. All sub-indices contributed to growth, though at a slower rate: new orders eased to 58.5 from 64.0, supported primarily by the food and beverages and textiles and apparel sectors; production dropped sharply to 50.0 from 62.5; employment edged down slightly to 55.5 from 56.0; and stocks of purchases declined to 57.0 from 62.5. Suppliers’ delivery times remained extended at 57.7, marginally below October’s 58.0, reflecting continued demand for inputs. Looking ahead, despite recent adverse weather conditions, manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic about the next three months.