Irish manufacturing output expands at fastest rate in three years

The seasonally adjusted AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI posted above the neutral 50 threshold for the fourth consecutive month in April

According to AIB survey respondents commented on headwinds from US tariffs and rising global economic uncertainty, but there were also reports of improving demand from European clients. Pic Larry Cummins.

Last month saw a robust upturn in Irish manufacturing production, with new order growth accelerating to its strongest level in three years.

Publishing its Purchasing Managers Index survey for April, AIB said domestic demand was the main factor underpinning the boost in manufacturing workloads, offsetting a slight dip in export sales since March.