The Latakia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has issued its new economic bulletin, highlighting the most important news and indicators in commercial and industrial affairs at both local and international levels, in addition to monitoring market trends and the most active sectors.International AffairsRegional Activity: Continued regional economic activity related to Syria, with ongoing discussions on activating land transport and commercial exchange with neighboring countries.Regional Investments: Rising interest from regional companies and investors in the sectors of construction and reconstruction, food industries, energy, and logistics services.Financial Restrictions: Economic reports indicate that easing financial restrictions contributes to increasing commercial activity and remittances during the recent period.Local AffairsInvestment Facilities: Continued work on expanding investment facilities, simplifying licensing procedures, and supporting the return of halted facilities to production.Import Movement: A gradual improvement recorded in the import of raw materials and industrial machinery through ports and crossings, which positively reflected on the activity of some productive sectors.Digital Transformation: Government follow-up on the electronic payment file and banking services aimed at facilitating commercial operations and reducing reliance on cash.Industrialists' Demands: Industrialists continue to demand lower energy and oversight costs, and improved electricity availability to support production capacity.Market IndicatorsExchange Rate: Continued fluctuation of the exchange rate in the local market, with anticipation of new factors that might affect stability.Market Demand: A noticeable increase in demand for construction materials, local food products, and shipping and transport services.Operating Costs: Rising operating and energy costs still represent the greatest pressure on industrialists and merchants.Prices: Relative stability in the prices of some basic commodities despite the continuous fluctuation of the exchange rate.Most Active SectorsThe markets witnessed noticeable activity in five main sectors: food products, food industries, construction materials and cement, transport and logistics services, and banking services and electronic payment.Today's SummaryCurrent indicators show the continuation of a "gradual reactivation" phase for the Syrian economy, driven by improved commercial movement and relative regional openness, while financing, energy, and exchange rate challenges remain among the most prominent factors influencing the speed of economic recovery
18/5/2026
