Absa Manufacturing Survey
Manufacturing Survey, 2023Q3 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Sep 12 2023 9:00AM
After averaging a meagre 17 in the first half of 2023, manufacturing business confidence increased by 6 points to 23 in 2023Q3. While an improvement, this still implies that almost 8 out of 10 respondents were not satisfied with prevailing business
read moreAfter averaging a meagre 17 in the first half of 2023, manufacturing business confidence increased by 6 points to 23 in 2023Q3. While an improvement, this still implies that almost 8 out of 10 respondents were not satisfied with prevailing business conditions. In addition, the latest confidence reading was somewhat lower than during the corresponding period last year.
Manufacturing Survey, 2023Q2 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Jun 14 2023 7:00AM
Following a nine-point drop in Q1, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey shows that manufacturing business confidence remained unchanged at 17 points in 2023Q2. While not as poor as the record-low 5 points reached during the strictest time of SA’s COVID-19
read moreFollowing a nine-point drop in Q1, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey shows that manufacturing business confidence remained unchanged at 17 points in 2023Q2. While not as poor as the record-low 5 points reached during the strictest time of SA’s COVID-19 lockdown in 2020Q2, the current level is less than half of the long-term average level of 39.
Manufacturing Survey, 2023Q1 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Mar 22 2023 9:00AM
The South African manufacturing sector experienced a tumultuous 2022, with numerous shocks and load-shedding keeping the sector from generating any real recovery momentum. The latest Absa Manufacturing Survey results suggest that the sector continued to
read moreThe South African manufacturing sector experienced a tumultuous 2022, with numerous shocks and load-shedding keeping the sector from generating any real recovery momentum. The latest Absa Manufacturing Survey results suggest that the sector continued to struggle in the first quarter of 2023. Business confidence among manufacturers fell by a significant 9 points to 17 in 2023Q1.
Manufacturing Survey (Executive Summary), 2023Q1
Date Uploaded: Mar 22 2023 9:00AM
The South African manufacturing sector experienced a tumultuous 2022, with numerous shocks and load-shedding keeping the sector from generating any real recovery momentum. The latest Absa Manufacturing Survey results suggest that the sector continued to
read moreThe South African manufacturing sector experienced a tumultuous 2022, with numerous shocks and load-shedding keeping the sector from generating any real recovery momentum. The latest Absa Manufacturing Survey results suggest that the sector continued to struggle in the first quarter of 2023. Business confidence among manufacturers fell by a significant 9 points to 17 in 2023Q1.
Manufacturing Survey, 2022Q4 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Dec 7 2022 8:00AM
Benefitting from a boost in transport production following the devastating flooding in April, the manufacturing sector expanded in the third quarter of 2022. Still, it did not fully recover from the collapse in the second quarter and the Absa Manufacturing
read moreBenefitting from a boost in transport production following the devastating flooding in April, the manufacturing sector expanded in the third quarter of 2022. Still, it did not fully recover from the collapse in the second quarter and the Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that underlying momentum remained weak in the fourth quarter of the year. Manufacturing business confidence remained unchanged at a low 26 index points in 2022Q4.
Manufacturing Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q4
Date Uploaded: Dec 7 2022 8:00AM
Benefitting from a boost in transport production following the devastating flooding in April, the manufacturing sector expanded in the third quarter of 2022. Still, it did not fully recover from the collapse in the second quarter and the Absa Manufacturing
read moreBenefitting from a boost in transport production following the devastating flooding in April, the manufacturing sector expanded in the third quarter of 2022. Still, it did not fully recover from the collapse in the second quarter and the Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that underlying momentum remained weak in the fourth quarter of the year. Manufacturing business confidence remained unchanged at a low 26 index points in 2022Q4.
Manufacturing Survey, 2022Q3 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Sep 15 2022 4:30PM
According to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, the performance in the third quarter was mixed, but should be better than the second quarter. Nonetheless, due to tough trading conditions, manufacturing business confidence ticked down to 26 in 2022Q3 from
read moreAccording to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, the performance in the third quarter was mixed, but should be better than the second quarter. Nonetheless, due to tough trading conditions, manufacturing business confidence ticked down to 26 in 2022Q3 from 28 index points in Q2.
Manufacturing Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q3
Date Uploaded: Sep 12 2022 9:00AM
According to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, the performance in the third quarter was mixed, but should be better than the second quarter. Nonetheless, due to tough trading conditions, manufacturing business confidence ticked down to 26 in 2022Q3 from
read moreAccording to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, the performance in the third quarter was mixed, but should be better than the second quarter. Nonetheless, due to tough trading conditions, manufacturing business confidence ticked down to 26 in 2022Q3 from 28 index points in Q2.
Manufacturing Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q2
Date Uploaded: Jun 20 2022 12:00PM
The manufacturing sector posted a solid performance in the first quarter of 2022. However, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that the sector came under significant pressure in the second quarter due to several disruptions weighing on demand and
read moreThe manufacturing sector posted a solid performance in the first quarter of 2022. However, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that the sector came under significant pressure in the second quarter due to several disruptions weighing on demand and production. Manufacturing business confidence declined to 29 index points in Q2, down by 14 from Q1.
Manufacturing Survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample)
Date Uploaded: Jun 20 2022 12:00PM
The manufacturing sector posted a solid performance in the first quarter of 2022. However, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that the sector came under significant pressure in the second quarter due to several disruptions weighing on demand and
read moreThe manufacturing sector posted a solid performance in the first quarter of 2022. However, the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey suggests that the sector came under significant pressure in the second quarter due to several disruptions weighing on demand and production. Manufacturing business confidence declined to 29 index points in Q2, down by 14 from Q1.