CNI survey shows that the indicator fell from 42.8 to 42 points in the 3rd to the 4th quarter of last year
The financial situation of small industries worsened at the end of 2024. The index that measures finance health fell from 42.8 points to 42 points in the 3rd to the 4th quarter of 2024.
The indicator takes into account the evaluation of the small industry on operating profit margin and ease of access to credit. The data are in the panorama of small industry, which brings the perception of entrepreneurs about finances.
The survey is from (National Confederation of Industry). Here’s (PDF – 1 MB).
PERFORMANCE
The performance index of small industries fell from 47.5 points to 46.8 points from 3rd to 4th quarter. The score is calculated from a weighted average between production volume, number of employees and the use of effective installed capacity compared to the usual.
Even with the drop in the score, CNI states that the result is positive because it is above the historical average (44 points) and the brand obtained in the 4th trimester of 2023, 45.9 points.
Concerns
In the view of 34.7% of small industries, high interest rates are the main problem. The item is followed by the high tax burden (33.9%). In 3rd, appears unfair competition, such as informality and smuggling (23.7%).
For 39.9% of small transformation industries, the high tax burden is the biggest problem. The absence or high cost of qualified worker comes in 2, with 26.9%.
The lack or high cost of raw materials is the biggest problem for 23% of respondents.
For the question about the main problems, the entrepreneur has access to a relationship of response options, where he can choose up to 3 alternatives.
TRUST
The ICEI (Industrial Entrepreneur’s Trust Index) of the small industries fell 2.8 points December 2024 to January 2025. It is the 4th retreat followed by the indicator, which reached 46.8 points.
This is the lowest level since June 2020. The index was also below the historical average (52.6 points).
Already the perspective of small industries rose 0.1 point in January 2025 compared to December 2024. Reached 48.2 points, becoming practically stable.
The score is above the historical average (46.9 points).
