Sweden’s manufacturing sector extended its expansion in March 2026, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edging up to 56.3 from 56.0 in February 2026. The fresh reading, updated on 1 April 2026, keeps the index comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
The slight increase suggests that Swedish industry continues to grow at a stable pace, pointing to resilient manufacturing activity rather than a sharp acceleration. While the move from 56.0 to 56.3 is modest, it reinforces the picture of a sector that remains on a solid footing heading into the second quarter of 2026.
