Keywords: Manufacturing


Spain's manufacturing growth slows amid rising supply chain pressures

Spain's manufacturing sector continued to expand in May, although at a slower pace than in previous months, reflecting growing challenges linked to supply chain disruptions, rising production costs, and weaker market demand. Recent business indicators suggest that industrial activity remains in......

China’s manufacturing sector shows signs of slowing growth in May

China’s manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in May, reflecting weaker external demand and ongoing economic challenges despite continued resilience in certain industries. Recent economic indicators suggest that factory activity remained largely unchanged, highlighting the delicate balance......

Brazil’s economy expected to strengthen in first quarter of 2026

Brazil’s economy is expected to have recorded stronger growth during the first quarter of 2026, supported mainly by improved industrial activity and resilient performance in the services sector. Economic analysts forecast that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded more rapidly......

Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides

Consumer confidence in Italy improved in May after several months of decline, according to data released by the national statistics institute ISTAT. However, business sentiment weakened, reaching its lowest level in eight months, highlighting mixed signals for the eurozone’s third-largest economy. The......

Chinese medical firm breaks ground on first African factory in Morocco

Chinese medical technology company Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group has begun construction of its first manufacturing facility on the African continent, located at Mohammed VI Tanger Tech City in northern Morocco. The project is being developed through the company's Moroccan subsidiary,......

Morocco's manufacturing producer prices rise modestly in April 2026

Morocco's manufacturing sector recorded a 0.3% increase in producer price index in April 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The overall rise was driven primarily by price gains in the food and chemical industries, even as several......

BTR New Material expands Morocco ambitions with major industrial projects

BTR New Material Group has reported significant progress on its industrial projects in Morocco, strengthening the country’s position as a regional center for green industries and electric mobility technologies. The company said the steady implementation of its projects reflects growing confidence......

Cosumar among companies awarded Made in Morocco label

Morocco has awarded the Made in Morocco label to nearly 80 industrial companies in Casablanca, marking a new step in a national strategy to strengthen domestic production and enhance the global competitiveness of local industry. The certification ceremony was held under the supervision of the Minister......

AJP expands Meknes factory and strengthens industrial strategy

AJP has inaugurated the expansion of its industrial facility in Meknes. The event brought together government officials, regional authorities, and private sector partners. The company positions this project within a broader investment plan aimed at scaling production capacity and strengthening its agro-industrial......