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41% of the member companies of the Bulgarian Industrial Association expect an economic decline in 2025

Businesses are cautious in their expectations for 2025

BIA President Dobri Mitrev
Photo: BGNES

41% of the member companies of the Bulgarian Industrial Association expect an economic decline in 2025. 21% believe there will be no change compared to 2024. 65% of the respondents anticipate a deterioration in their own business due to the slowdown in global economic growth. The biggest concerns of businesses are related to expectations of a drastic rise in energy and raw material prices, as well as inflation.

61% of employers support the introduction of the euro. 48% of respondents believe that Eurozone membership should be a key state priority. More than half of the respondents plan to increase their production volume and the range of products offered. 45% will seek new markets. One-third of businesses are facing difficulties with their international partners and foreign markets, up from 18% last year.




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