The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) recorded a slight decline in July 2025
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, decreased by 1 point in July 2025, reaching a level of 96.6 points. This represents a slight correction compared to recent months, and in particular to the relatively high growth recorded in June of this year.
Examining the situation in the European foundry market in July 2025, an improvement in the non-ferrous metals market is noticeable.
In terms of expectations for the next six months, foundries are moderately optimistic. The indices for ferrous, steel, and non-ferrous metals show negative trends.
The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached -0.71 in July 2025, compared to the previous reading of -0.78 in June 2025.
The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in August 2025 accelerated and reached a level of 50.5, which means an increase by 0.7 point from 49.8 in July 2025.
In July 2025, the European economy was characterized by an uneven recovery, with continued growth in some EU countries, while others experienced stagnation. Inflation remained stable, and consumption and exports began to rebound, but industry continued to struggle. European Foundry Federation constantly monitors the situation on the European foundry market.
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The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months.
The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations.
Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment.
Please find the chart enclosed or combined with additional information at eff-eu.org/.
Background information on EFF:
EFF is the umbrella organisation of the national European foundry associations. The organisation, founded in 1953, has 22 European member states and works to promote the economical, technical, legal and social interests of the European foundry industry. At the same time, EFF implements activities which aim at developing national foundry industries and co-ordinating their shared international interests.
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