英国制造商组织&立信：2026年第一季度英国制造业展望报告（英文版）

However, external market conditions remain volatile with a potential new energy price crisis on the horizon depending on how long the conflict in the Middle East persists. This is not the first time that the Strait of Hormuz created difficult conditions for sea cargo movement, but without a swift end to the latest conflict, gas prices are surely continuing to rise. Nevertheless, the latest output balance increased from +13% to +21%, indicating there is a higher share of manufacturers