Rome, June 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: Italy’s manufacturing sector continued its recovery in May, with business activity expanding for the fourth consecutive month and reaching its strongest level in more than three years, according to data reported by the Italian News Agency (ANSA).
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Italy’s manufacturing sector rose to 52.9 in May, up from 52.1 in April and significantly higher than the 49.2 recorded during the same period last year.
The latest reading marks the highest level for the index since April 2022 and signals sustained growth in the country’s manufacturing industry. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity, while a figure below 50 points to contraction.
The increase reflects continued improvement in operating conditions across Italy’s manufacturing sector, building on gains recorded in previous months and underscoring the resilience of industrial activity amid evolving economic conditions.
The May result also represents the fourth straight month of expansion, suggesting growing momentum in one of the key pillars of the Italian economy and offering a positive signal for the country’s broader economic outlook.
