In January 2024, Huai'an approved (recorded) a total of 338 enterprise investment projects, marking a year-on-year increase of 123.84%. The total investment for these projects reached RMB 77.922 billion, representing a 94.45% rise year on year.

By industry, the city saw 23 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-over-year increase of 283.33%. The total investment was approximately RMB 3.506 billion, marking a 719.16% surge year on year and constituting 5% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 212 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 146.51%. The total investment reached around RMB 49.132 billion, a 39.91% increase year on year and accounting for 63% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 103 projects, showing a year-over-year growth of 74.58%. The total investment climbed to about RMB 25.285 billion, soaring by 458.66% year on year and making up 32% of the city’s aggregate investment.