Switzerland’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion territory in March, as the procure.ch Manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.3 from 47.4 in February 2026. The move marks a notable shift from contraction to growth, signaling an improving outlook for the country’s industrial activity.
The jump from below to above the neutral 50-point threshold suggests a broad-based strengthening in manufacturing conditions compared with the previous month. The latest data, updated on 01 April 2026, indicate that demand and production momentum in Swiss industry have picked up after a weaker February, potentially easing concerns about a prolonged slowdown in the sector.
