Table 1

Characteristics of sample firms

CharacteristicsNo.(%)
Industry sector
Metals industry, machinery and equipment3919.5
Food and tobacco3417
Construction, wood, furniture and paper3115.5
Textile and apparel3015
Automotive and electronics2613
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals2010
Energy and mining2010
Firm size (number of employees)
SMEs (less than 250)3819
Large size (equal or more than 250)16281
Firm age (years of operation)
Young firms (less than 10 years)4422
Middle age firms (10–20 years)6331.5
Mature firms (More than 20 years)9346.5
Type of ownership
Locally-owned16381.5
Foreign-owned3718.5
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