PMI Reports

This category contains public releases of data collected from the monthly surveys of business conditions in the Lebanese private sector. These surveys, sponsored by Blominvest Bank and compiled by Markit, provide an early indication of operating conditions in Lebanon.

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New export orders rise at quickest pace in almost eight years in May

In May 2023, Lebanon’s economy faced ongoing challenges amidst a volatile environment. Blom Lebanon PMI, which serves as an economic indicator, saw a slight decrease from 49.5 in April to 49.4 in ... read more

BLOM Lebanon PMI holds close to March’s seven-month high

Although business conditions in Lebanon’s private sector declined in April, they were still comparable to the seven-month high seen in March, indicating a slower pace of deterioration. In fact, the ... read more

BLOM Lebanon PMI rises to seven-month high in March

Business conditions in Lebanon’s private sector improved in March to a seven-month high, indicating a slower pace of deterioration, amid a relative increase in new orders, output and stocks of purchases. ... read more

BLOM Lebanon PMI rises to four-month high in February, but inflationary pressures intensify

The private sector in Lebanon witnessed further signs of deterioration in February 2023, but at a softer pace. In fact, BDL adopted a new official exchange rate of LBP 15,000 per USD, effective 1/2/2023 ... read more

Aline Azzi
PMI Reports
February 3, 2023

BLOM Lebanon PMI Rises For First Time Since October 2022, Albeit Marginally

The start of year 2023 witnessed further deterioration of the economic conditions in Lebanon, but at a softer pace. Besides years of political instability in combination with the ongoing economic crisis, ... read more

Aline Azzi
PMI Reports
January 4, 2023

BLOM Lebanon PMI Falls to 11-Month Low In December

It’s been a turbulent year for the global economy, and in particular, for Lebanon. The deceleration of the Lebanese economy was broad-based with many sectors poised to contract under an uncertain outlook ... read more

Stephanie Aoun
PMI Reports
December 5, 2022

BLOM Lebanon PMI Falls to Seven-Month Low

The private sector in Lebanon revealed further signs of contraction during the month of November due to complete inaction, and lack of effective policy actions from our Country’s Leaders. The private ... read more

Aline Azzi
PMI Reports
November 3, 2022

Headline PMI Rises Slightly in October

The private sector in Lebanon revealed signs of improvement during the month of October but remained facing major key challenges due to the ongoing socio-economic crisis. Private sector performance ... read more

Stephanie Aoun
PMI Reports
October 5, 2022

Headline PMI Falls To Four-Month Low In September

The contraction in the private sector’s economy has accelerated in September. In fact, as the summer season has come to an end, Lebanon has witnessed many events, starting with the visit from the ... read more

Aline Azzi
PMI Reports
September 5, 2022

PMI Rises Above 50.0 in August To Highest Level In Over Nine Years

The contraction in the private sector’s economy seemed to have pulled the brakes during this summer. Economic indicators already point out to sustained signs of enhancement in private sector operating ... read more

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