Economic Overview 1/12/2026

This article provides a snapshot of the game’s economic system, focusing on factory profitability—both for raw materials and processed goods—and how players can adjust their strategies based on market trends. By understanding raw material profits, factory costs, and production chain dynamics, players can make more informed decisions about where to allocate their resources.

Profitability of Raw Material and Processing Factories

The first table compares the profitability of various raw material factories (like Livestock, Ammo, and Iron) alongside processing factories (such as Steel, Oil, and Heavy Ammo), highlighting the profit per Production Point (PP) for each.

Livestock in Latvia offers the highest profit per PP, followed closely by Ammo in Venezuela and Bread in East Timor. Lead, while still a strong performer, does not lead the list in this analysis, as other factories like Livestock and Ammo currently outperform it in terms of profitability. On the other hand, Pill in Belgium and Grain in the Philippines are significantly less profitable, with Grain even showing negative profits.

Production Chain Profitability

In the second table, we examine the profitability of production chains, where two resources are combined or processed into a final product. Chains like Ammo + Lead and Heavy Ammo + Lead are strong contenders for profitability, with Ammo + Lead offering a decent profit per PP while keeping costs relatively low. Steel + Iron also presents a reasonable profit, though it’s slightly less profitable than ammo chains.

Other chains, like Concrete + Limestone, while still positive, have lower profit margins compared to single-factory operations like Livestock and Ammo. Cooked Fish + Fish and Pill + Herb, however, are not very viable options due to lower profits and higher costs.

Pricing Predictions and Indicators

The third table provides predicted prices for raw materials and processed goods, offering insights into the future market trends. While these predictions are helpful, they are subject to change based on market dynamics. Players should use these predictions as a foundation for planning but regularly check real-time data to ensure they’re making the most informed decisions possible.