MINSK, 28 January (BelTA) - Industrial enterprise managers forecast growth in production output, an expansion of demand, and increased employment levels. These expectations are reflected in the findings of a conjuncture survey carried out by the Scientific Research Economic Institute of the Economy Ministry in January, BelTA learned from the ministry’s press service.
According to the study, 64% of directors reported an increase or stabilization in production output, while 65% of respondents noted positive or stable demand trends. The average order backlog for enterprises also rose compared to December, reaching 3.1 months of work.
The capacity utilization rate remained unchanged at 67%.
Eighty-three percent of those surveyed reported maintaining or increasing their workforce numbers.
In January 2026, as before, the leading areas for investment are the renewal (80%) and expansion (35%) of production capacities. 19% and 17% of companies invested in resource conservation and labor cost reduction, respectively.
In the short term, a majority of managers anticipate an increase in demand for their products and higher output volumes, with a growing proportion of top executives planning to hire new employees.
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