Problems and Future Prospects of Small Industries in the City of Ramadi

Yassin, Haneen Akram; Mekhlef, Subhi Ahme

doi:10.37653/juah.2026.191789

	Problems and Future Prospects of Small Industries in the City of Ramadi
Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities
Volume 2026, Issue 2, June 2026, Pages 453-468 PDF (4.61 M)
DOI: 10.37653/juah.2026.191789
Authors
Haneen Akram Yassin; Subhi Ahme Mekhlef
College of Education for Humanities- University of Anbar
Abstract
Aims: This research aims to examine the current state of small industrial enterprises in the city of Ramadi, to identify the most prominent problems impeding their productive performance and contributing to operational stagnation, and to propose strategic conceptualizations and solutions that may contribute to addressing these challenges. It further seeks to highlight the role of these enterprises in supporting economic and social development within the city through the analysis of their sectoral structure and their employment significance. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, involving the collection of field and statistical data pertaining to small industrial enterprises in Ramadi, followed by analysis in terms of the number of enterprises, their sectoral distribution, and the number of workers employed therein. A comparative method was also employed across different industrial sectors to reveal variations in the volume of activity and output, as well as to understand the nature of the local industrial structure and the factors influencing it. Results: The findings indicate that the number of small industrial enterprises in Ramadi reached 1,443 establishments, employing a total of 5,466 workers. These enterprises were distributed across seven principal sectors: food industries, textiles, wood industries, paper industries, construction industries, metal industries, and industrial services. The food industries sector ranked first both in terms of number of enterprises and workforce, comprising 586 establishments (41% of the total enterprises) and employing 3,410 workers (62% of the total workforce). In contrast, the construction industries sector ranked last, with 36 establishments (2% of the total) employing 295 workers (6% of the total workforce). The results further revealed a pronounced concentration of industrial activity within a single sector relative to the remaining sectors. Conclusions: It can be concluded that small industrial enterprises in Ramadi suffer from a marked structural imbalance in their sectoral distribution, characterized by the dominance of the food industries sector and the underdevelopment of several other sectors. The study further affirms that the development of this sector necessitates greater governmental and investment support to enhance its productive efficiency and diversify its industrial base, thereby reinforcing its role in sustainable economic and social development within the city.
Keywords
Industry; Problems; Ramadi City; Small Industries

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