Hungary's Manufacturing PMI inched down to 53.1 in October 2026 from an upwardly revised nine-month high of 53.3 in September, signaling that manufacturing activity continued to expand, though at a slightly slower pace. The index remained above both its long-term monthly average of 52.4 and the 50.5 average recorded over the previous three years. Most sub-indices strengthened during the month, with nine staying in expansionary territory. The employment index also climbed to 54.2, indicating more robust hiring and remaining comfortably above the 50-point threshold.