Three of the five IMAM variables declined during the previous month
The Monthly Manufacturing Activity Index (IMAM) reached 51.9 in February, improving from 51.2 in January and remaining above the 50-point threshold for the second consecutive month.
According to the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), which compiles the index, this result reflects an upward trend at the beginning of the year, reversing the contraction recorded at the close of 2025.
The February 2026 growth was primarily driven by a rebound in sales volume, which offset the decline observed in other variables. The sales volume indicator increased from 50.16 in January to 55.84 in February.
Meanwhile, other components of the index showed mixed performance:
- Production volume declined from 51.32 in January to 49.67 in February.
- Employment levels decreased from 54 to 51.92 during the same period.
- Raw material inventories fell from 52.00 to 50.
- Supplier delivery times improved slightly, increasing from 48 to 49.04.
Snapshot of Manufacturing Activity
The IMAM is an adaptation of the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) methodology to the Dominican manufacturing sector, providing a monthly snapshot of manufacturing performance compared to the previous month.
Readings above the 50-point threshold indicate positive performance and expansion in industrial activity, while values below that level suggest contraction.
The index is constructed through monthly surveys conducted among chief executives and purchasing managers of companies affiliated with AIRD. Data is collected during the first 20 days of the following month through online surveys, providing a timely indicator of the sector’s performance.
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