Indicating a strong revival in manufacturing activities in the country, the manufacturing PMI reached a 9-month high at 67.0 in March 2021. This was largely attributable to the increases observed in Production, New Orders, and Stock of Purchases sub-indices.The significant increases in New Orders and Production sub-indices, particularly in the manufacture of food & beverages and textile & wearing apparel sectors, have mainly contributed to the improvement in the overall index. Many respondents in the manufacture of food & beverages sector highlighted that they experienced higher levels of sales and production during March 2021 ahead of the New Year festival season. Further, respondents from the textile & wearing apparel sector mentioned that they increased production during the month to cover-up seasonal holidays.
Thursday, April 15, 2021