AI Data Insight
Saudi Arabia's latest Manufacturing PMI for Q3 2026 rose to 53.8, climbing further from the previous reading of 53.1 and remaining in the expansionary zone for the fifth consecutive month. Supported by a recovery in domestic demand and government spending, output and new orders experienced robust growth, effectively offsetting export weakness caused by geopolitics. Looking ahead, the expansion momentum of the non-oil private sector is expected to continue serving as a key pillar for the overall economy.