Overview of Capacity Utilization
According to the latest monthly industrial survey, the Capacity Utilization Rate (CUR) stood at 77%. This figure reflects the overall performance of the industrial sector during January.
Production Trends Across Sectors
Production levels varied significantly across different sectors. The food processing and mechanical industries reported increases, while the textile and leather, as well as the chemical and petrochemical sectors, experienced declines.
Sales Performance Analysis
Sales figures mirrored the production trends, with growth observed in the food processing and textile and leather sectors. Conversely, the mechanical and metallurgical industries saw stagnant sales, while the chemical and petrochemical sectors faced a downturn.
Market Dynamics
Overall sales decreased in both domestic and international markets. Orders remained stable, showing an increase in the food processing and mechanical sectors, but a decline in the textile and leather, as well as the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Order Book Status
The order books are currently at a normal level, with above-average levels in the food processing and mechanical sectors, while the textile and leather, along with the chemical and petrochemical sectors, are below normal.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead to the next three months, manufacturers expect an overall increase in production and sales across most sectors, except for the textile and leather industry, where production is anticipated to stagnate.
However, nearly one in four companies express uncertainty regarding future production trends, highlighting potential challenges ahead.
