The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI - Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 60.0 in June 2026, indicating continued expansion in construction activities. Most survey respondents attributed this increase to the ongoing execution of construction projects awarded in preceding months.
The New Orders Index continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace, following the high level of project awards recorded in the previous month. The Employment Index increased further in June as firms continued to ramp up staff recruitment. However, many survey respondents highlighted the persistent shortage of skilled construction workers. The Quantity of Purchases Index increased with the continued increase in construction activities. Nevertheless, many survey respondents reported that shortages of key raw materials, particularly bitumen, continued to restrain the pace of construction activities. Meanwhile, the Suppliers’ Delivery Time Index remained elevated in June due to on going supply distruptions.
Business sentiment among construction firms remained positive for the quarter ahead, underpinned by healthy pipeline of work, though the risk of input shortages continued to pose a bottleneck to sectoral growth.
