Biznes Fakty
A disturbing report: „New orders plummet”
The Polish manufacturing PMI increased to 45.9 in July, up from 44.8 in June, as reported by S&P Global. Employment decreased for the fifth time this year. The report noted a „continued significant drop in new orders.”
The authors of the study indicate that the rise in the PMI index was evident across all five sub-indices, although four of them still exerted a negative influence.
Recent industry statistics
Delivery times once again had a slightly favorable effect on the primary indicator.
New orders for Polish manufacturers declined for the fourth straight month in July. Although the rate of decline has moderated since June, it remained substantial.
The authors of the study indicate that international markets continued to be the principal factor restraining overall demand, with Germany frequently mentioned as the cause of the weakness.
„Significant drop in new orders”
New export orders experienced their largest decrease since August 2023.
„A further significant drop in new orders resulted in an additional decrease in production in July. Production fell for the third consecutive month, and although the pace of decline remained high, it did ease,” the report stated.
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Employment has decreased again
In July, employment within the Polish industry fell for the fifth time in 2025, albeit at a slower rate compared to May and June. Concurrently, manufacturers reduced input purchases at the fastest rate since October 2023.
At the same time, material inventories diminished for the fourth month in a row. Despite the drop in demand for raw materials, supplier delivery times lengthened the most in ten months.
However, the July data indicate that at least the most severe phase of the current economic slowdown may have been surpassed, as declines in production, new orders, and employment have moderated, and forecasts for the upcoming 12 months have improved.
