The S&P Global UK Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in July of 2026 from 49.3 in the previous month, rebounding from two months of contraction and well ahead market expectations of a 49.7, according to a flash estimate. The improved activity levels were supported by both manufacturing (53.6 vs 52.6 in June) and services (51.8 vs 48.8), with the latter recovering from declines in the second quarter after the war in Iran triggered a surge in energy prices, lifting operation costs and squeezing demand from consumers. The services sector was also boosted by hospitality as good weather and FIFA world cup games drove households to increase consumption. New work received by firm inched higher on the aggregate, with factories having the largest improvement in four years. Still, companies continued to go through backlogs. Meanwhile, the start of the month saw a drop in input costs amid logistics improvements from the Middle East, although high labor costs remained a pressure on headcounts. source: S&P Global

Composite PMI in the United Kingdom increased to 52.10 points in July from 49.30 points in June of 2026. Composite PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 53.21 points from 2013 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 62.90 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 13.80 points in April of 2020. This page provides - United Kingdom Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite PMI in the United Kingdom increased to 52.10 points in July from 49.30 points in June of 2026. Composite PMI in the United Kingdom is expected to be 52.30 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Composite PMI is projected to trend around 52.80 points in 2027 and 52.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.




Components Last Previous Unit Reference
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI 52.80 52.50 points Jul 2026
S&P Global Services PMI 51.80 48.80 points Jul 2026

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Bankruptcies 1845.00 1849.00 Companies Jun 2026
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY 1.70 3.40 percent Jun 2026
CBI Business Optimism Index -36.00 -65.00 points Sep 2026
Car Production YoY 68200.00 49249.00 Units Jun 2026
Car Registrations 213166.00 160662.00 Units Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories 1680.00 -1589.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Composite Leading Indicator 100.29 100.48 points Jun 2026
Corporate Profits 169181.00 165769.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Electricity Price 122.44 117.20 GBP/MWh Jul 2026
Electricity Production 68407.60 66079.40 Gigawatt-hour Mar 2026
CBI Industrial Trends Orders -45.00 -45.00 Net Balance Jul 2026
Industrial Production YoY 1.00 0.00 percent May 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.50 0.20 percent May 2026
GDP 3-Month Avg 0.70 0.80 percent May 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 2.30 1.00 percent May 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM 0.10 0.50 Percent May 2026
Mining Production -7.60 -5.40 percent May 2026
New Orders 10553.00 11791.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
New Car Sales YoY 11.40 7.10 percent Jun 2026
Business Investment QoQ 0.90 -3.00 percent Mar 2026


United Kingdom Composite PMI
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UK Private Sector Activity Recovers
The S&P Global UK Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in July of 2026 from 49.3 in the previous month, rebounding from two months of contraction and well ahead market expectations of a 49.7, according to a flash estimate. The improved activity levels were supported by both manufacturing (53.6 vs 52.6 in June) and services (51.8 vs 48.8), with the latter recovering from declines in the second quarter after the war in Iran triggered a surge in energy prices, lifting operation costs and squeezing demand from consumers. The services sector was also boosted by hospitality as good weather and FIFA world cup games drove households to increase consumption. New work received by firm inched higher on the aggregate, with factories having the largest improvement in four years. Still, companies continued to go through backlogs. Meanwhile, the start of the month saw a drop in input costs amid logistics improvements from the Middle East, although high labor costs remained a pressure on headcounts.
2026-07-24
UK Private Sector Activity Falls Contracts Further
The S&P Global UK Composite PMI fell to 49.3 in June of 2026 from 49.7 in May, revised from the flash estimate of 49.4 for a second month of contraction following 11 months of expansion in the British private sector activity. It contrasted with the initial expectations of an expansion at 50.6. Activity gauges contracted for services (48.8 vs 49.3 in May), outweighing the expansion for that of manufacturing (52.5 vs 53.9). Total private sector sales fell the most since April 2025 as a decline in services offset growth in manufacturing, even though the latter slowed. Likewise, backlogs of work increased sharply. Still, input price inflation eased for a second month as a modest de-escalation in the Middle East eased the upward pressure on energy prices, although cost growth remained above average. Output charge inflation also softened. Employment continued to fall at a fast rate, with workers still citing higher National Insurance contributions. Looking ahead, confidence improved.
2026-07-03
UK Private Sector Activity Falls for 2nd Month
The S&P Global UK Composite PMI eased to 49.4 in June of 2026 from 49.7 in May, a second month of contraction following 11 months of expansion in the British private sector activity, according to a flash estimate. This was below expectations of an expansion at 50.6. Activity fell for services (48.7 vs 49.3 in May), outweighing the faster expansion for goods producers (53.6 vs 52.2). Total private sector sales fell the most since April 2025 as a decline in services offset growth in manufacturing, even though the latter slowed to a six-month low. Likewise, backlogs of work increased the most in seven months. Still, input price inflation eased for a second month as a modest de-escalation in the Middle East eased the upward pressure on energy prices, although cost growth remained above average. Output charge inflation also softened. Employment continued to fall at a fast rate, with workers still citing higher National Insurance contributions.
2026-06-23