In a concerning sign for Poland's economic health, the recent data released for May 2025 by S&P Global reveals that the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has declined to 47.1, down from 50.2 in April. This suggests a contraction in the manufacturing sector, slipping below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
The sharp fall in the PMI indicates mounting challenges facing the Polish manufacturing industry. The May reading is the lowest seen so far in 2025, and highlights turbulence as manufacturers grapple with fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, and external economic pressures.
Economists and policymakers will be closely monitoring these developments to assess the broader impacts on Poland's economic landscape and to formulate strategies to bolster the sector. As of June 2, this latest data underscores the need for vigilance and possible intervention to reinvigorate manufacturing activities and sustain overall economic growth.
