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IV. Cost and Supply Chain Challenges
Raw Material Price Volatility:
Rising costs of steel, rare earth metals, and other materials have squeezed profits, reducing SMEs’ profit margins to 10%-15% in 202427.
R&D Investment Pressures:
Prolonged development cycles for smart and energy-efficient technologies strain SMEs’ cash flow, likely accelerating industry consolidation27.
