Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Soybean production is expected to follow suit and climb to 176 million tonnes in 2025-26, revised 3 million tonnes higher from its earlier report and up from 169.5 million tonnes in 2024-25. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] The European Union wants to boost production from green energy-intensive industries and increase domestic manufacturing of clean technologies needed for the energy transition to 40% of consumption by 2030. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] Every electric vehicle, every hydrogen fuel cell, every advanced medical device depends on elements so rare that their entire global annual production could fit in a modest warehouse. Brian D. Colwell
• [New] The production of maize in Mexico is expected to amount to around 29.52 million metric tons in 2031. Precedence Research
• [New] The production of maize in Mexico is predicted to increase continuously by 1.7 million metric tons during the next years. Precedence Research
• [New] In Mexico, the production volume of wheat is forecast to rise by 0.1 million metric tons in the coming years. Precedence Research
• [New] Early warning signs of continued constraints would include inventory levels persistently below 30-day operational requirements and further declines in Myanmar production capabilities. Discovery Alert
• [New] The punitive tariff could discourage Chinese firms from rerouting products through Vietnam, thereby further increasing the complexity of supply chains moving across Asia. Logistics Management
• [New] With the increasing integration of Industry 4.0 technologies and the rising adoption of IoT devices, the demand for high-performance encoders is expected to surge in the coming years. Blogger
• [New] Autonomous vehicles and robots will revolutionize transportation and improve quality of life, contributing billions to Tesla's future value. Investing Snacks
• [New] Zijin has outlined ambitious growth targets for its gold business, aiming to increase total gold production to 100-110 tonnes by 2028, up from 72.9 tonnes in 2024. Discovery Alert
• [New] The automotive industry worldwide is expected to expand in the next few years due to the rising adoption and production of vehicles. Precedence Research
• [New] The future of Nike shoe production will likely incorporate advanced technologies, sustainable materials, and innovations in customization. FootonBoot
• [New] Hong Kong-listed SMIC currently has the capacity to manufacture 25,000 wafers or semiconductor material monthly, with the potential to increase production to 43,000 per month once it consolidates all chipmaking equipment procured by Chinese firms over the past three years. Nikko Asset Management NZ
• [New] UK battery electric vehicle (EV) production is set to far outpace that of many markets in Europe and around the world over the coming years, with almost all new cars manufactured domestically expected to be electric. no2nuclearpower
• [New] Italian company BeDimensional exemplifies the scaling trajectory, securing €22.2 million from the European Investment Bank to expand production from 3 tons to over 30 tons annually by 2028. Brian D. Colwell
• [New] The recent OPEC + decision to curtail production impacts global oil prices, a development that could bolster demand for enhanced recovery technologies and services provided by companies like SLB. PandaForecast.com
• [New] As the world's third-largest copper supplier, disruptions in Peru can significantly affect global copper prices and supply chains, especially if blockades continue long enough to impact production or deplete storage capacity at mines. Discovery Alert
• [New] Emerging opportunities include: the development of smart glass with embedded sensors for freshness monitoring; increased adoption in cannabis packaging following legalization trends; and potential in pharmaceutical secondary packaging where glass remains the FDA-preferred material. Blogger
• Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• Russia's ongoing efforts to expand drone production are having a more immediate impact on the frontline in Ukraine, although Russia will continue to benefit from enhanced drone production capabilities during any future conflict. Institute for the Study of War
• The fiscal breakeven oil price is expected to fall in 2025-2026 as oil production rises, but it will remain higher than the price of Brent crude. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• By 2025, brands will increasingly rely on user-generated content to promote their products, create buzz, and engage authentically with their audience. CELEBREPORTS

Last updated: 06 July 2025