Small Industry Outlook
The Small Industry Outlook analyzes, on a quarterly basis, small industry data collected by the Industrial Survey, Construction Industry Survey, and Business Confidence Index. The Outlook includes three new indices: the Performance Index, which measures the performance of small industry activity in the quarter; the Financial Situation Index, which assesses the financial situation of small enterprises; and the Outlook Index, which reveals business expectations. The survey also analyzes the main problems faced by small industry and the behavior of the ICEI index, considering only small companies.
Problem of Insufficient Domestic Demand Gains Importance Among Small-scale Industries
The issue of insufficient domestic demand grew the most among small-scale industries in the manufacturing sector, rising from 6th to 2nd place in the ranking of major issues between the 4th quarter of 2024 and the 1st quarter of 2025. It also grew among small-scale industries in the construction sector, rising from 9th to 3rd place during the same period. Additionally, small-scale industries report a lack of confidence for the fifth consecutive month.
May 7, 2025
