Business Environment Profiles - United States
Published: 11 June 2025
Private investment in manufacturing structures
152 Billion
18.2 %
Private investment in manufacturing structures represents the total annual expenditure by businesses on structures related to manufacturing in the United States. Data is inflation-adjusted with 2017 as the base year and is sourced from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Investment in manufacturing facilities has surged thanks to both technological progress and favorable government initiatives. Major sectors, including semiconductors, electric vehicle production and renewable energy, are experiencing robust capital infusion as companies seek to update and improve their operations. These trends are fueling the widespread upgrading of manufacturing infrastructure across the country. Legislation like the CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act provided substantial tax incentives and subsidies, encouraging private sector engagement in manufacturing construction. Also, the global supply chain disruptions during the pandemic underscored the need for resilient domestic manufacturing. This prompted businesses to invest in reshoring efforts and advanced facilities that integrate cutting-edge technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
In the past year, private investment in manufacturing structures has surged, reflecting both economic recovery and strategic shifts in industrial priorities. The construction of factories for semiconductors, batteries and clean energy products has been particularly prominent, driven by growing demand for these critical components across various sectors. Despite challenges like higher interest rates, businesses have remained focused on expanding capacity to meet market needs and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The rise of smart factories, which leverage automation and data analytics, has further fueled investments in modernizing infrastructure to enhance productivity and operational flexibility.
Private capital spending on manufacturing facilities is projected to stay strong over the long ru...
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