At 52 units closed in September, the seasonally customized index of its head of supplies S & P Global for the area processing In Greece (Purchasing Managers’ Index – PMI) it fell from the 54.5 points of August. The latest data indicated moderately recovery in the health of the sector, although it was the second slower in ten months (the first was in July 2025). However, the rate of growth moved to levels higher than the long -term average of the research (50.4 points).

According to S&P Global’s survey, the weaker increase in new orders at the end of the third trimester has prevented the overall growth rate. However, members involved in the survey reported ongoing demand and acquisition of new customers, as new sales increased moderately. The new work has increased for the eleventh consecutive month, although the rate of growth was the weakest recorded since February.

However, sales improvements focused on domestic markets, as new export orders declined for fifth consecutive month. The rate of shrinkage has accelerated and was the fastest recorded since December 2022 due to the sluggish climate of international demand.

The largest influx of new orders prompted the new increase in production levels during September. Greek manufacturers also reported that improvements in productivity reinforced production. The rate of growth was the second slower recorded in ten months (the first was in July 2025).

Meanwhile, according to reports, the highest prices on the part of suppliers have led to a new increase in the cost of inputs for producers. However, the rate of growth declined to the weaker recorded over two years, based on reports of discounts from suppliers to species such as polymers and related materials.

Manufacturers also recorded milder – and historically high – an increase in outlet charges at the end of the third quarter. The rate of sales prices were among the slower ones recorded in about one year, as companies tried to remain competitive.

Greek manufacturers continued to hire additional staff in September, as the rate of job creation was slightly weakened by the three -month high of August. According to reports in the survey, the highest workload contributed to full -time staff hiring, as companies thus managed to significantly reduce the volume of operations.

The new, more optimistic prospects for production in the following year have helped increase employment. The degree of optimism has increased to the strongest recorded since June, due to increased activity in the construction and real estate and hope for more favorable financial conditions.

At the same time, the demand for inflows was maintained by the producer of goods, as purchasing activity increased at a strong rate. Companies reported that the rise were led by the biggest production requirements, a rise that faded slightly compared to the August counterpart.

However, in September further delays were recorded in the delivery times. According to reports of panel members, changes in transport and customs have led to longer material delivery times. Although intense, the degree to which suppliers’ yield was reduced was the least important recorded in three months.

Finally, the producers of goods recorded more intentions in the stocks of both supplies and ready products during September. According to reports, reductions in current stocks were due to sales made directly from stocks, to the use of stored inputs to facilitate the requirements of new orders and the difficulties of replenishing stocks.