Switzerland's manufacturing sector faced a significant downturn in May 2025 as the procure.ch Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 42.1, marking its lowest level in five years. This dip follows April's already worrisome figure of 45.8, highlighting a continuing trend of contraction in the sector.
The Swiss PMI, which provides insight into the health of the manufacturing industry, indicates that the industry is firmly in contraction territory, with any reading below 50 suggesting a decline. The most recent update to this data on June 2, 2025, underscores the growing challenges faced by Swiss manufacturers amid global economic uncertainties.
This downward trajectory reflects both domestic and international pressures, suggesting a broader impact on Switzerland's economic outlook. As manufacturers grapple with these hurdles, the latest PMI figures will likely prompt urgent discussions among policymakers and business leaders on strategies to stabilize and revive the sector.
