Economic Uncertainty Shadows Landes Region with Mixed Sectoral Outlooks in Late 2025

The Landes region is facing an economic landscape marked by caution and mixed performance across its key sectors as of late 2025. According to Pascal Dussin, head of economic information at the CCI des Landes, despite stable economic fundamentals, almost half the companies in the region are experiencing distress, with 44% reporting declines in revenue and 51% grappling with tight cash flow.

The outlook appears shaky with 41% of businesses noting shrinking order books. The tourism sector, a vital component of the local economy, suffered a setback compared to 2024 due to reduced visitor budgets and shorter stays, particularly inland. Added pressure emerges from the thermal cures industry, where concerns grow over potential reimbursement cuts, threatening its already subpar attendance levels since the pandemic.

The wood sector is under severe strain, beset by market challenges and demand uncertainties despite rising exports and price values. In contrast, the aerospace sector thrives, buoyed by robust domestic and export orders, offering a bright spot in the regional economy.

Real estate and construction are showing promising signals of recovery, with transaction volumes up by 15.2%. Meanwhile, the agro-food sector demonstrates resilience even amid persistent price pressures.

This complex economic scenario unfolds against a backdrop where European-wide initiatives such as circular economy transitions aim to bolster industrial resilience and autonomy. Although not specific to Landes, the broader EU context underlines the importance of sustainable economic practices amid global supply vulnerabilities.

Dussin encapsulates the regional mood: "Economic fundamentals are stable but the signs of caution and declining business metrics indicate a critical period ahead." With 51% of companies reporting restricted liquidity, the Landes region must navigate these headwinds carefully.