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.
High interest rates concern small industries, especially in construction
High interest rates were the biggest problem faced by small Brazilian construction industries in the 4th quarter of 2024, indicated by 34.7% of companies and moving from 3rd to 1st place in the sector's main problem ranking between the 3rd and 4th quarters. The problem also grew among small manufacturing industries, moving from 6th to 5th place during the same period. Additionally, in January 2025, the confidence of small industries recorded a decline and is at the lowest level since June 2020.
February 10, 2024
