FX.co ★ Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI Edges Slightly Lower in August but Remains in Expansion Zone

Hungary’s manufacturing sector maintained its expansionary momentum in August, though with a marginal loss of pace, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The manufacturing PMI came in at 51.3 in August 2026, down slightly from 51.4 in July 2026.

Despite the small decline, the reading remains above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating continued, if modest, growth in Hungary’s manufacturing activity. The updated figures, released on 1 September 2026, suggest that the sector is still on an expansion path, though without a strong acceleration compared with the previous month.

The near-stable PMI level between July and August points to broadly steady operating conditions in Hungarian manufacturing, with no sharp shifts in overall sentiment or activity levels indicated by the data provided.