In the first half of 2025, the added value of industrial enterprises above a designated size in Guangdong increased by 4.0% year-on-year, according to the provincial statistics bureau. Notably, in June alone, the growth rate reached 5.3%.
The province witnessed steady growth in new economic drivers. The added value of advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing rose by 5.9% and 6.0% year-on-year, respectively. These two sectors accounted for 55.4% and 33.0% of the added value of industrial enterprises above a designated size.
High-tech products also experienced rapid production growth. The output of new energy vehicles surged by 14.7%, lithium-ion batteries for energy storage soared by 42.2%, industrial robots increased by 34.0%, service robots grew by 23.0%, and civil unmanned aerial vehicles skyrocketed by 58.2%.
Several key industries played a stabilizing role in driving industrial growth. The added value of the computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing industry rose by 7.3%. The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry saw a 7.8% increase, the automobile manufacturing industry grew by 7.2%, and the general equipment manufacturing industry registered a 6.7% growth.
Industrial investment maintained a strong presence in Guangdong's investment landscape in the first half of the year, accounting for 38.1% of the total fixed asset investment. Specifically, the automobile manufacturing industry experienced a 14.6% growth in investment.
Moreover, investment in industrial technological transformation increased by 1.8% year-on-year, accounting for 34.1% of industrial investment.
Reporter | Chen Jinxia
Poster | Cai Junru
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
