South Africa’s manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in June 2026, with month‑over‑month production growth easing to 0.9% from 1.1% in May. The latest figures, updated on 11 August 2026, indicate that while output continued to rise, the momentum seen in late autumn has begun to moderate.
On a month‑over‑month basis, the June reading reflects a continued but slightly weaker expansion compared with May 2026, when production grew 1.1% over April. The data suggest that the sector is still in positive territory, though the reduced rate of increase may point to emerging headwinds or normalization after the stronger gains earlier in the quarter.
