01.09.202507:21:03UTC+00Spain Manufacturing Growth Strongest in 10 Months

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Spanish manufacturing rose to 54.3 in August 2025, up from 51.9 in July, outperforming expectations set at 52. This marks the most significant improvement in manufacturing operating conditions since October 2024. The growth has been spurred by marked increases in production output and new orders, facilitated by robust domestic demand and successful marketing strategies. Furthermore, export sales saw a modest uptick, experiencing their fastest growth this year. The increase in workloads resulted in the most significant build-up of backlogs seen over the past 10 months, motivating firms to increase their workforce for the sixth month in a row, achieving the fastest growth rate in employment since December 2024. Purchasing activity rose for the first time in seven months; however, vendor performance suffered due to delivery delays and stock shortages. Regarding prices, input costs experienced a moderate increase, whereas output prices surged at the quickest rate recorded in five months. Business confidence reached a six-month high, bolstered by expectations of ongoing growth and fresh investments in capacity expansion.