Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

Iran PMI falls to seven-month low in January

Iran’s overall Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell sharply in the calendar month to mid-January, hitting its lowest level in seven months as a surge in the exchange rate and widespread internet outages weighed on economic activity, a report by the research arm of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce showed.

Macro Economy

Iran’s PMI remains in contraction zone

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Azar (November 22 – December 21, 2025) which signals contraction continues across the economy.

Macro Economy

Iran economy remains in contraction as PMI slips further in November

Iran’s business activity remained in decline for a 20th consecutive month in the calendar month of Aban (October 23 – November 21, 2025), according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released by the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Macro Economy

Iran economy still in decline despite PMI uptick in October

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for the fiscal month of Mehr (September 23 – October 22, 2025), showing that while business conditions across the economy remained in contraction for the 19th consecutive month, the pace of decline eased slightly.

Macro Economy

Iran’s PMI edges up slightly in September but recession persists

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for the fiscal month of Shahrivar (August 23 – September 22, 2025), showing that business conditions across the economy remained in contraction for the 18th straight month, despite a marginal improvement over the previous period.

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Iran’s PMI slips further in August as downturn deepens

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for the fiscal month of Mordad (July 23 – August 22, 2025), showing a sharper contraction across the economy.

Macro Economy

Iran’s new monthly PMI stays below 50

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Tir (June 22 – July 22, 2025) which has remained below the 50 threshold that separates growth from decline.

Macro Economy

Iran’s PMI returns to contraction zone

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Khordad (May 22 – June 21, 2025) showing a return to contraction after marginal growth in the previous month.

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Iran’s PMI edges into growth territory after five months of contraction

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Ordibehesht (April 21 – May 21, 2025) showing minimal growth after prolonged slowdown.

Macro Economy

Iran’s PMI registers fifth monthly drop in a row

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Farvardin (March 21 – April 20, 2025) posting a fifth drop in a row.

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