South African Manufacturing PMI Rises to 52.6 in April
South Africa's manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 in April as output and sales rebounded. Higher input costs and front-loading demand raise sustainability concerns.
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South Africa manufacturing sentiment rose to 52.6 in April as output and orders rebounded from a weak first quarter. The ABSA GROUP LTD PMI returned to expansionary territory for the first time since September 2025. While the rebound signals a recovery, rising input costs and front-loaded demand suggest the growth phase faces sustainability hurdles.
