AI Data Insight
Ireland's manufacturing PMI for Q3 2026 edged up to 55.1, outperforming the previous value of 54.9 and marking the second-highest record since May 2022. The latest data shows that strong domestic demand supported the growth of output and new orders, driving the employment index to a new high in over four years. Despite geopolitical pressures facing export orders and supply chains, cooling inflation and high business confidence still highlight the recovery resilience of the country's manufacturing sector.