FX.co ★ Ireland’s Manufacturing Momentum Holds Steady as AIB PMI Stays at 52.2 in January

Ireland’s manufacturing sector maintained its pace at the start of the year, with the AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unchanged at 52.2 in January 2026, matching the level recorded in December 2025.

The reading of 52.2, last seen in December 2025, indicates that the sector remains in expansion territory, as PMI values above 50 signal growth. The unchanged figure suggests that manufacturing activity in Ireland is stabilising rather than accelerating or slowing, with output and new orders likely moving in line with recent trends.

The latest data, updated on 3 February 2026, will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess whether Ireland’s manufacturing industry can sustain this expansionary momentum amid evolving global economic conditions.