Many visitors who primarily associate Malta with tourism are surprised to learn that components in their vehicles and parts of their children’s toys originate from the island’s industrial zones.
Given its limited size, Malta is not geared for large-scale mass production, nor is it suitable for low value-added manufacturing outfits. However, the country excels in high-value, technologically advanced production that demands specialised training – a niche where astute investors have long found lucrative opportunities.
In fact, manufacturing accounts for one of the largest shares of foreign direct investment in Malta. Bucking the trend, felt across the European Union, of a declining productive sector, the country’s manufacturing industry has continued to register year-on-year growth, even during the pandemic. The authorities’ trademark open-door policy for investors and Malta’s strategic position, backed by a highly developed logistics infrastructure, make the islands an attractive prospect for high value-added export-oriented undertakings.
