Indonesia's manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace in January as new orders and output picked up, according to S&P Global on Monday.
The S&P Global Indonesia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.6 from 51.2 in December 2025, marking a sixth straight month of expansion.
New orders increased for a sixth consecutive month, driven mainly by domestic demand, while export sales declined for a fifth month.
Output rose for a third month and at the second-fastest pace in nearly a year, prompting firms to lift purchasing and inventory levels. Backlogs of work also increased, signalling capacity pressures.
Employment slipped marginally, the first decline since July 2025.
Business confidence strengthened to a 10-month high, with firms expecting demand to remain firm over the coming year.
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