Kuwaiti companies bank on growth as orders rise sharply

Kuwaiti companies reported the highest output growth in seven months in December, as the non-oil private sector ended 2025 on a positive note.

The headline S&P Global Kuwait purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 54 in December, from 53.4 in November, reflecting the growing strength of the non-oil private sector.

A PMI score above 50 represents growth, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.

The Kuwaiti non-oil private sector built momentum through the final quarter of 2025 and is in a strong position as 2026 gets…