Türkiye’s manufacturing exercise was decreased for a fifth consecutive month in November, a survey confirmed Friday, as buying exercise moderated together with a slowdown in output, new orders and employment.
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 47.2 from 48.4 in October, in response to a survey by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) and S&P Global, transferring additional beneath the 50-point mark that separates development from contraction.
Subdued market circumstances at residence and overseas meant that new orders eased to the best extent since November 2022, the survey confirmed.
Production was additionally scaled again to the biggest diploma for a 12 months as producers responded to demand weak spot whereas conflicts across the area and issue in securing uncooked supplies contributed to the moderation, the survey confirmed.
Firms additionally scaled again staffing, the survey mentioned, whereas inventories of inputs and completed items have been additionally lowered amid decreased output necessities.
Input and output costs rose primarily on account of forex depreciation, the survey confirmed.
“The latest Türkiye manufacturing PMI data makes for concerning reading as it shows the slowdown in the sector gathering momentum as the year draws to a close,” mentioned Andrew Harker, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
“Widespread demand weakness is making it increasingly difficult for firms to secure new business and leading to the scaling back of output, employment and purchasing.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com