Sweden’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in May, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 57.3 from 57.0 in April 2026. The latest reading, updated on 1 June 2026, reinforces a picture of stable growth in Swedish industry, remaining comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
The marginal uptick suggests that manufacturing activity is not only holding its ground but improving slightly, indicating resilient demand and ongoing momentum in production. While the change from April is modest, the sustained level above 57 points to continued confidence within the sector as companies navigate the mid-year economic landscape. Investors and policymakers will now watch closely to see whether this upward trend can be maintained in the coming months.
