The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI was revised lower to 54.5 in July 2026 from the preliminary estimate of 54.7, following a final reading of 54.8 in the previous month. It marked the seventh straight month of expansion in factory activity, as output grew the most since early 2014, supported by the steepest rise in new orders in four-and-a-half years amid strong AI-related demand. Employment increased solidly, while backlogs of work rose for the seventh straight month and at the fastest pace since February 2014. Purchasing activity rose for the fourth consecutive month, with the rate of accumulation being the sharpest since May 2024, while stocks of finished goods neared stabilisation. Meanwhile, suppliers' delivery times lengthened markedly. On prices, input price inflation eased to a four-month low, while output prices rose sharply. Finally, business sentiment improved to its highest level in four months, supported by hopes of stronger demand, particularly for semiconductors. source: S&P Global
Manufacturing PMI in Japan decreased to 54.50 points in July from 54.80 points in June of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Japan averaged 50.14 points from 2008 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 56.20 points in January of 2014 and a record low of 29.60 points in February of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Manufacturing PMI in Japan decreased to 54.50 points in July from 54.80 points in June of 2026. Manufacturing PMI in Japan is expected to be 52.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Japan Manufacturing PMI is projected to trend around 52.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.