In October 2024, the value of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in the United States stood at 46.5. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the Purchasing Managers' Index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. An index value above 50 percent indicates a positive development in the manufacturing sector, whereas a value below 50 percent indicates a negative situation.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In February 2025, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China resided at about 50.2 percent. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the PMI is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and the employment environment. An index value above 50 percent indicates a positive development in the industrial sector, whereas a value below 50 percent indicates a negative situation. The PMI as a major economic indicator The Purchasing Managers' Index was first introduced by the US-based Institute of Supply Management in 1948. It has become one of the most widely used and closely watched indicators of business activities worldwide. The PMI is not only an apt indicator for manufacturing growth, it also supports interest rate decisions of central bank institutions. PMI figures around the globe were dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In the Euro area, the PMI recovered from a considerable drop in April 2020, regaining pre-crisis level in June. In the United States, the monthly PMI indicated an even better improvement from low values in April and March. Recent PMI development in China As is shown in the graph at hand, the PMI of China as the world’s second-largest economy dropped considerably in February 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In March, the index indicated a striking rebound and ranged at a level slightly above 50 index points afterwards. During 2021, the index was characterized by a slightly downward trend. In 2022, the index displayed an unstable development with two significant dips in April and December, finally concluding with a strong rebound in January 2023. The non-manufacturing PMI in China displayed a similar development.

The Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI™) provides accurate and timely insights into the health of the global economy through market-moving monthly indicators, derived from monthly surveys covering 90% of Global GDP.

China PMI: Production data was reported at 52.500 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.800 % for Jan 2025. China PMI: Production data is updated monthly, averaging 53.000 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.500 % in Apr 2008 and a record low of 27.800 % in Feb 2020. China PMI: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

ISM Manufacturing New Orders in the United States decreased to 48.60 points in February from 55.10 points in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders.

China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data was reported at 53.000 % in Dec 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.700 % for Nov 2009. China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data is updated monthly, averaging 52.850 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2009, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.000 % in May 2009 and a record low of 38.670 % in Feb 2008. China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Non Manufacturing: Real Estate.

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This dataset provides values for COMPOSITE PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

China PMI: Purchases data was reported at 52.100 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.200 % for Jan 2025. China PMI: Purchases data is updated monthly, averaging 51.750 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.600 % in Apr 2008 and a record low of 29.300 % in Feb 2020. China PMI: Purchases data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

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The H1B Sponsorship Trends linear chart shows the number of H1B cases filed by P M I Services North America from 2020 to 2023, providing a clear view of filing trends over time. Alongside, the horizontal bar chart titled Distribution of Job Fields Receiving H1B Sponsorship breaks down which roles and industries are most commonly sponsored.

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Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States decreased to 12.50 points in March from 18.10 points in February of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

ISM Manufacturing Prices in the United States increased to 62.40 points in February from 54.90 points in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid.

China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data was reported at 48.300 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.500 % for Jan 2025. China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data is updated monthly, averaging 47.300 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.100 % in Nov 2011 and a record low of 42.900 % in May 2006. China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

Business Confidence in Canada increased to 55.30 points in February from 47.10 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Canada Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.