Ireland’s manufacturing sector strengthened further in April, with the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI rising to 54.9, up from 53.7 in March 2026. The improvement signals a faster pace of expansion, as readings above 50 indicate growth in manufacturing activity.
The latest data, updated on 01 May 2026, suggests that conditions in Ireland’s factory sector have continued to improve month-on-month, pointing to solid underlying demand and increased production. With April marking a second consecutive month of robust expansion, the figures underline growing momentum in the country’s industrial base as the second quarter of 2026 gets underway.