Bank of Indonesia published its latest Prompt Manufacturing Index showing Indonesia's manufacturing sector remained in expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with the PMI-BI at 51.43. The reading indicates activity stayed above the 50 threshold, supported mainly by expansion in production volume, inventory volume and order volume. Across subsectors, most also stayed in expansionary territory, led by machinery and equipment, followed by food and beverages, basic metals, and non-metallic mineral products. For the third quarter of 2026, respondents expect manufacturing performance to strengthen further, with the PMI-BI projected at 52.32, again driven primarily by production, inventories and orders. The highest expected readings were for machinery and equipment, followed by tobacco processing, basic metals and transportation equipment.
Bank of Indonesia2026-07-17
Bank of Indonesia reports second quarter manufacturing remained in expansion at 51.43, third quarter seen rising to 52.32
Bank of Indonesia said its Prompt Manufacturing Index showed manufacturing remained in expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with the PMI-BI at 51.43. Production, inventories and orders stayed in growth territory, and respondents expect the index to rise to 52.32 in the third quarter. Machinery and equipment led both the current and expected subsector readings.