1,430 industrial investment applications in Syria in the first half of 2026

Industrial investment indicators in Syria for the first half of 2026 showed continued investment activity in the private industrial sector, driven by government facilitations. This has led to the expansion of new facilities, the modernization of production lines, and the enhancement of production capacities, thereby supporting local production and creating new job opportunities.

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) cited data issued by the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry, which revealed that the number of industrial investment applications during the first half of the current year reached 1,430. These were distributed among 996 applications for establishing new industrial facilities, accounting for approximately 70% of the total applications; 317 applications for updating production lines; and 117 applications for expanding existing industrial facilities, with expectations of creating more than 15,000 job opportunities.

The indicators indicated that the chemical and plastic industries led the sectors attracting the most investment, with 276 applications, followed by the food industry with 255 applications, the textile and clothing industry with 234 applications, the engineering and metal industries with 172 applications, and the building materials industry with 142 applications. This reflects a growing trend toward productive sectors that enhance industrial security and contribute to replacing imports with local production.

The data showed that Aleppo Governorate ranked first in terms of the number of industrial investment applications, with 668 applications, representing 46.7% of the total. It was followed by Rif Dimashq (Damascus Countryside) Governorate with 318 applications (22.2%), and Idlib Governorate with 168 applications (11.7%). These three governorates together accounted for 80.7% of the total applications, with expectations of creating more than 15,000 job opportunities.

Regarding the development of the industrial sector, the indicators showed that 7,147 new production machines were included in investment applications, distributed across 409 main categories and 164 customs items for industrial machinery. Applications for importing modern machinery and equipment accounted for 86.3% of the total items listed in the applications, reflecting investors’ interest in updating production lines and improving the efficiency of industrial facilities.

Furthermore, the data revealed that the most requested machines for industrial investment were packaging and labeling equipment, with 363 units, followed by cutting equipment with 338 units, handling equipment with 310 units, food industry equipment with 282 units, and sewing machines with 273 units. This confirms the focus of investments on equipment that supports direct production and enhances product quality.