The Irish manufacturing sector saw a slowdown in October 2025 as the AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from September’s 51.8 to 50.9. Released on November 3, 2025, these figures suggest a tempered pace of growth in the manufacturing industry.
The fluctuating PMI indicates that while the sector is still expanding — a PMI above 50.0 signifies expansion rather than contraction — the rate of growth has decelerated from the previous period. The dip might raise concerns among investors and policymakers regarding the robustness of Ireland’s manufacturing, especially in the face of global economic uncertainties and potential supply chain disruptions.
As Ireland adjusts to this slower growth in its manufacturing sector, industry stakeholders will likely monitor economic policies and global trade factors closely to gauge future performance. Insights gleaned from further data releases will help to understand whether this trend is a temporary blip or an indication of longer-term factors at play.
