Poland manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery in October

Investing.com -- Poland’s manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in October, with the S&P Global Poland Manufacturing PMI rising to 48.8 from 48.0 in September, marking the highest reading since April.

While the index remained below the 50.0 neutral threshold, the rate of decline in both output and new orders slowed significantly. Production volumes were close to stabilization, with only a marginal rate of decline that was the slowest since the downturn began in May.

Input buying returned to growth for the first time in five months, with the expansion rate reaching its strongest level in three-and-a-half years. This upturn in purchasing activity suggests manufacturers are preparing for increased production requirements in the coming months.

Business optimism improved to a seven-month high, with approximately 39% of survey respondents predicting an increase in production volumes, while only 17% forecast a decline. Companies cited planned capital investment, greater efficiency, and new product launches as factors expected to boost production.

"Challenging business conditions persisted across the manufacturing sector during October amid reports of subdued demand in domestic and export markets," said Tim Moore, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. "However, the headline PMI reached a six-month high as the rates of decline in output and incoming new work continued to ease and were only modest overall."

Manufacturing firms benefited from lower input costs in October, with purchasing prices decreasing for the third consecutive month. However, factory gate charges also fell as companies faced competitive pressures, with the rate of price discounting accelerating to its fastest since November 2024.

Employment numbers showed a solid decline that was faster than in September, as manufacturers delayed replacing departing staff due to reduced pressure on operating capacity.

The PMI data was collected between October 9-27, 2025.

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