Industrial Survey
The Industrial Survey is a monthly business opinion survey designed to capture trends in industrial activity and expectations of entrepreneurs. Carried out since 1998 and currently conducted in partnership with 25 Federations of Industry, the Industrial Survey generates results by company size, geographic regions and activity sectors of Manufacturing and Mining and quarrying industries.
Lack or high cost of raw materials gains importance in the ranking of main problems
In the first quarter of 2026, there was a significant increase in the perception of lack or high cost of raw materials among the main problems faced by industry. In addition, there was an intensification of the perception of rising raw material prices. In this environment, entrepreneurs' assessment of the industry's financial conditions worsened in the first quarter of 2026. There was an increase in dissatisfaction with the financial situation and with operating profit, as well as greater difficulty in accessing credit.
April 29, 2026
