Switzerland’s manufacturing sector showed a notable acceleration in growth in August 2026, as the procure.ch Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 57.1, up from 53.2 in July 2026. The latest reading, updated on 1 September 2026, keeps the index firmly above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating a strengthening industrial backdrop.
The move from 53.2 to 57.1 within a single month suggests improving conditions across Swiss factories, potentially reflecting stronger orders, higher production levels, or easing supply constraints. With this latest increase, the August PMI result points to an expanding manufacturing base that may lend additional support to Switzerland’s broader economic performance heading into the latter part of 2026.
