The highest Purchasing Managers Index in April was measured by MLBKT this year

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2022. 05. 02. 11:30

The seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers ’Index (PMI) for April was 58.9 points. Respondents reported more favorable developments for twelve month than in the previous month. The seasonally adjusted index now measured is the highest value since April, the Hungarian Logistics Purchasing and Inventory Company (MLBKT) said on Monday.

April PMI sets record

The monthly index for April 2022 is higher than the 57.6-point value for March. Overall, April is below average, with a long-term average of 52.4 since 1995; for April 52.1.

Most of the sub-indices surveyed increased compared to March. The rate of change was not greater than 3.6 percentage points, with only a small decrease. (MTI)