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US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends Report: October-December 2025

March 13, 2026 Alexandra Tranmer, CEcD | Dawn Hammond

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical indicator of a region’s economic vitality and global competitiveness.

For economic development organizations (EDOs) of all sizes, understanding where international capital is flowing and what is driving that movement is essential for:

  • Shaping effective business attraction strategies
  • Targeting the right industries
  • Supporting local suppliers of foreign companies

Tracking FDI data allows EDOs to identify their region’s role in the global economy and uncover opportunities to attract investment in strategic sectors. It can also help with business retention and expansion programs by revealing growing trends or specific needs of foreign companies.

At Camoin Associates, we help economic development leaders uncover and interpret FDI data relevant to their geography and goals. We have worked with states, regions, and cities to analyze global investment trends, among other economic indicators, to inform industry strategy and site readiness efforts.

This trends report provides a high-level snapshot of FDI investment trends in the US from October through December 2025. Highlights include:

  • 463 FDI projects were announced in the US between October and December 2025, representing a 17% year-over-year decline.
  • There was $40.6 billion in total capital investment in the same time period, a 1% drop from last year.
  • Western Europe and Asia-Pacific remain the dominant contributors to US FDI, each investing approximately $17-$18 billion.
  • Tennessee attracted the most capital investment with $7.3 billion across 13 projects. North Carolina followed with $3.2 billion and 34 projects.
  • The sector that attracted the greatest amount of investment was metals, garnering $7.8 billion in investment over 18 projects. Industrial equipment and real estate followed, with $6.2 billion in investment across 41 projects and $4.0 billion across 84 projects, respectively.

If you want to translate labor market and investment data into actionable insights to help your community stand out in an increasingly competitive field, Camoin Associates can help. Contact our Director of Industry and Workforce, Alex Tranmer, CEcD, to learn more at alexandra@camoinassociates.com. US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends Report: October-December 2025. Camoin Associates logo. Section 1: Summary. 463 total US FDI projects (-17% year over year). US share of global FDI projects: 12%. 62,695 total estimated US jobs created. 344 companies invested in the US. Total estimated capital investment in the US: $40.6 billion USD (-1% year over year). Section 2: Who is Making the Investments? World Regions Contributing to US FDI, October-December 2025. North America: 38 projects, $2.4 billion USD total capital investment, 4,249 jobs. Western Europe: 288 projects, $18.8 billion USD total capital investment, 35,990 jobs. Eastern Europe: 7 projects, $1 million USD total capital investment, 309 jobs. Asia-Pacific: 99 projects, $17.2 billion USD total capital investment, 19,729 jobs. Latin America and Caribbean: 14 projects, $6 million USD total capital investment, 1,228 jobs. Middle East: 17 projects, $1.5 billion USD total capital investment, 1,190 jobs. Top 5 Countries Investing in the US, October-December 2025: 1. South Korea with $10 billion invested across 19 projects. 2. United Kingdom with $8 billion invested across 52 projects. 3. Japan with $3.3 billion invested across 33 projects. 4. Netherlands with $2.6 billion invested across 14 projects. 5. Canada with $2.4 billion invested across 38 projects. Section 3: Who is Receiving the Investments? Top 5 US States Receiving Foreign Investments, October-December 2025: 1. Tennessee with $7.3 billion invested across 13 projects. 2. North Carolina with $3.2 billion invested across 21 projects. 3. Texas with $3 billion invested across 50 projects. 4. California with $1.7 billion invested across 47 projects. 5. Maryland with $2.7 billion invested across 6 projects. Top 5 US Sectors Receiving Foreign Investments, October-December 2025: 1. Metals with $7.7 billion invested across 18 projects. 2. Industrial Equipment with $6.2 billion invested across 41 projects. 3. Real Estate with $4 billion invested across 84 projects. 4. Pharmaceuticals with $1.9 billion invested across 17 projects. 5. Communications with $1.5 billion invested across 16 projects. Data Source: fDi Markets, from the Financial Times Ltd. Copyright 2026 Camoin Associates

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