Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-20 12:48Core Insights - The 10th re-election meeting of the Foshan Enterprise Association and the Foshan Entrepreneurs Association was held on October 18, where the "2025 Foshan Key Enterprises Development Report" was released, highlighting the resilience and vitality of Foshan's manufacturing sector despite slight revenue declines [1][5]. Group 1: Company Performance - A total of 144 companies were included in the "Foshan Top 100 Enterprises" list, with 14 new entrants this year [3][5]. - Notable performers include Foshan Ge Yan Metal Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Fuhua Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., both of which rose over 20 positions compared to last year [4]. - Eight companies, including Foshan Cheng'an Group Co., Ltd. and Igor Electric Co., Ltd., improved their rankings by more than 10 positions [4]. Group 2: Manufacturing Sector Growth - The total revenue of the 144 companies reached 1,771.66 billion yuan, showing a slight year-on-year decline, while the revenue of the "Foshan Top 100 Enterprises" and "Manufacturing Top 100" both increased, indicating strong resilience [5]. - The manufacturing sector remains a core pillar of Foshan's economy, with 57 manufacturing companies in the top 100, accounting for 63.03% of total revenue [5][6]. Group 3: Industry Distribution - The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing sector is a significant contributor, with 18 companies generating 52.51% of total revenue, amounting to 604.71 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 40.67 billion yuan [6]. - The manufacturing sector is characterized by a clear trend of "new and old kinetic energy conversion" [6]. Group 4: Innovation and Standards - The total added value of the 144 companies was 290.91 billion yuan, equivalent to 21.77% of Foshan's GDP for 2024 [7]. - Research and development investment among the top companies reached 38.66 billion yuan, representing 2.81% of total revenue, with manufacturing companies investing 36.61 billion yuan, or 3.44% of their revenue [7]. Group 5: Regional Performance - Shunde District leads with 33 companies in the top 100, generating 857.23 billion yuan in revenue, which is 51.36% of the total, an increase of 2.48% from the previous year [8]. - Nanhai District has 42 companies, maintaining its position with 490.36 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 29.38% of the total, a decrease of 2.24% [8]. Group 6: Listed Companies - Among the 144 companies, there are 46 broadly defined listed companies, which include 37 listed companies and their subsidiaries [11]. - The 32 broadly defined listed companies in the "2025 Foshan Top 100 Enterprises" generated 910.29 billion yuan, making up 54.55% of the total revenue of the top 100 [13].