Manufacturing Sector Business Leaders Anticipate Significant Investment Increase in Second Half of 2025
Manufacturing sector business leaders expect a significant increase in their investments in the second half of 2025, particularly in the manufacturing industries (+7 to +28%), food processing (+8 to +24%), and mechanical and electrical industries (+6 to +23%), according to the results of the semi-annual survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Conducted in May 2025 among 1,030 companies, this survey highlights significant sectoral disparities. While some segments show a resurgence of optimism - such as the mechanical and electrical industries, whose balance of positive opinions rose from 6% in the second half of 2024 to 22% in the first half of 2025 - others are experiencing a sharp decline. For example, the miscellaneous industries are expected to see their investments decline from 30% to 9%, while the construction materials, ceramics, and glass sector would record a slight contraction (-2%).
The textile, clothing, and leather sector, on the other hand, is expected to maintain a stable level of investment, as is the food processing industry, despite an improvement in the business climate in other branches. The chemical industries also show a notable progression, with a balance of opinions increasing from 10% to 18%.
Launched in 2001, this semi-annual conjunctural survey aims to assess the recent evolution of investment in the manufacturing industry and anticipate its future trends based on the forecasts of business leaders.
