AI Data Insight
The latest US ISM Manufacturing Imports Index for the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026) recorded 52.9, retreating slightly by 0.1 from the previous value of 53.0, but still firmly remaining in the expansion zone for the fifth consecutive month. Driven by the sustained growth of both production and new orders, the momentum for import procurement remains resilient. Looking ahead, the market will closely monitor the potential impact of geopolitics and raw material price fluctuations on the medium-term supply chain.