BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is compiled based on a monthly survey. It serves as a leading indicator of New Zealand's manufacturing sector activity.
BusinessNZ New Zealand Manufacturing Index
Last release
Actual
49.9
Forecast
52.7
Previous
50.4
Next release
Actual
Coming in 21 days
Forecast
48.0
Previous
49.9
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
May 2026
49.9
52.7
50.4
Apr 2026
50.5
48.7
52.8
Mar 2026
53.2
58.0
54.8
Feb 2026
55.0
—
55.1
Jan 2026
N/D
—
—
Dec 2025
N/D
—
—
Nov 2025
N/D
—
—
Oct 2025
N/D
48.1
49.9
Sep 2025
49.9
49.3
49.9
Aug 2025
49.9
49.5
52.8
Jul 2025
52.8
48.4
49.2
Jun 2025
48.8
53.5
47.4
May 2025
53.3
49.6
52.9
Apr 2025
53.9
47.2
53.2
Mar 2025
53.2
52.9
54.1
Feb 2025
53.9
50.2
51.7
Jan 2025
51.4
46.0
46.2
Dec 2024
45.9
43.5
45.2
Nov 2024
45.5
46.8
45.7
Oct 2024
45.8
49.4
47.0