From January to July, 3,002 enterprise investment projects were approved (recorded) in Huai'an, with a year-on-year increase of 28.57%. The total investment amounted to RMB 674.738 billion, registering a year-on-year growth of 29.73%.

By industry, the city saw 231 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-on-year increase of 36.69%. The total investment reached approximately RMB 46.68 billion, up 77.73% year-on-year, accounting for 7% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 1,936 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 26.37%. The total investment amounted to around RMB 464.284 billion, with a 47.06% year-on-year increase, making up 69% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 835 projects, up 31.7% year-over-year. The total investment was about RMB 163.774 billion, down 7.56% year-on-year, making up 24% of the city’s aggregate investment.