Purchasing Managers Index
An accurate, comprehensive suite of economic indicators in Africa
Africa Purchasing Managers Index
Standard Bank is the proud sponsor of the African Series of Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Surveys. Produced by global financial information services company IHS Markit, the PMI is regarded as the most authoritative and leading independent indicator of business conditions.
The PMI is the most accurate and comprehensive suite of economic indicators in Africa and is used by purchasing professionals, business decision makers and economic analysts. Financial sector regulators and government agencies use the PMI data for critical input into their decision making, while corporate clients throughout Africa find the PMI Leading Indicators vital in assisting them to make the right decisions when planning for future growth.