Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia’s PMI rose to 53.3 in June 2026 from 52.8 in May, marking the third consecutive month of expansion in the non-oil private sector. It also recorded the strongest growth since February, supported by a sharp rise in output, while new business grew at the fastest pace in four months, driven by domestic demand. However, foreign sales contracted steeply for the fourth consecutive month, amid supply chain disruptions and intensified foreign competition. Meanwhile, employment was broadly unchanged, while purchasing activity and inventory accumulation increased modestly. Backlogs of work declined for the first time in a year. On prices, input cost inflation accelerated steeply, boosted by higher fuel costs, freight charges, and supplier price increases linked to the Middle East conflict. Selling prices increased at the second-fastest pace in nearly six years, amid higher purchasing and staffing costs. Looking ahead, business sentiment improved to a five-month high.

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