Lebanon PMI Falls to 47.4, 17‑Month Low

Lebanon's private sector PMI slipped to 47.4 in March 2026, a 17‑month low and first sub‑50 reading in eight months.
Output and new orders contracted sharply as the regional war caused order cancellations and a steep export decline, the biggest since Oct 2024.
Purchasing volumes fell fastest in 16 months, purchase stocks dropped first time since June 2025, and supplier delivery times hit a three‑year high.
Input‑cost inflation hit a six‑month high as firms raised prices at the strongest pace, driven by energy, transport, commodity and food costs.