DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland's manufacturing sector maintained strong growth in July, with output levels rising for the seventh successive month despite facing increased input cost pressures, a survey
Irish manufacturing sees robust output growth in July, PMI shows
Overview of Irish Manufacturing Growth
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland's manufacturing sector maintained strong growth in July, with output levels rising for the seventh successive month despite facing increased input cost pressures, a survey showed on Friday.
PMI Index Performance
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell slightly to 53.2 from June's near three-year high of 53.7 but was still above the 50.0 threshold that indicates growth, where the index has remained throughout 2025.
Employment and Job Creation
New orders rose, albeit at the slowest pace since February. Export sales expanded for the first time since March, though only marginally, as global economic uncertainties continued to pose challenges.
Input Costs and Inflation
Employment growth remained robust, with job creation matching June's three-year high.
Future Outlook for Manufacturers
Input cost inflation accelerated in July, attributed to higher transportation bills and increased raw material prices. However, the appreciation of the euro against the U.S. dollar helped mitigate some of these pressures.
Despite ongoing tariff uncertainties, manufacturers remain optimistic about future growth, with 35% anticipating increased production volumes over the next year, compared to 8% forecasting a decline. Optimism is linked to potential pent-up demand if global trade frictions ease.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Toby Chopra)
