Private Sector Business Leaders Expect Significant Increase in Investment Pace in Second Half of 2025
Private sector business leaders anticipate a notable increase in the pace of investments in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half of the current year, according to an investment opinion survey in the manufacturing industries published on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Key Findings of the Survey
The survey, conducted in May 2025 among a sample of 1,030 companies operating in the manufacturing sector, indicates that the business leaders' opinion balance on the evolution of investment in their structures reached 8% for the first half of the current year, compared to 18% expected for the second half of 2025.
Sectoral Investment Trends
For the second half of 2025, the surveyed business leaders foresee an increase in investment in the following sectors:
- Chemical industries: from 7% to 28%
- Food processing industries: from 8% to 24%
- Mechanical and electrical industries: from 6% to 23% In contrast, a decline in investment is anticipated in:
- Diverse industries: from 30% to 9%
- Construction materials, ceramics, and glass sectors: from 0% to -2%
For the textile, clothing, and leather sector, business leaders expect a stable investment trend.
Conclusion
The survey results suggest a positive outlook for investment in the manufacturing sector in the second half of 2025, with significant increases expected in key industries. However, some sectors may experience a decline in investment, highlighting the need for targeted support and strategies to promote growth and development in these areas.
