The economy of Santa Catarina is diversified, in the territory economic activities are developed in the industry, extractivism (animal, vegetable and mineral), agriculture, livestock, fishing, tourism. Santa Catarina is today the fifth richest state in the country.
Industry
The industrial sector operates mainly in textile, ceramic and metal-mechanical production. In agribusiness, the two largest food companies in Brazil are native to Santa Catarina, Sadia and Perdigão, in addition to these companies there are others that stand out in different modalities such as the electric motor industry, the compressor and household appliance industry, such as the Consul and the Brastemp.
Extractivism
In this branch of activity, he stands out in the extraction of wood taken from the Araucaria Forests, in addition to obtaining herbs and producing paper.
In mineral extraction there are reserves of coal, fluorite, flint, as well as promising deposits of quartz, clay, ceramics, bauxite, semi-precious stones, oil and natural gas.
Agriculture
In agriculture, the state occupies a prominent place in the production of corn, soybeans, tobacco, cassava, beans, rice, banana, potato, in addition to being a large producer of garlic, onion, tomato, wheat, apple, grapes, oats and barley.
Livestock
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In the creation of commercial animals, the State stands out in the production of cattle, swine and poultry.
fishing
Fishing is considered an animal extraction activity, in Santa Catarina this source of income plays an important role in the economic panorama.
The coast of Santa Catarina is one of the largest producers of fish and shellfish in Brazil.
Tourism
The immense amount of landscapes and natural attractions significantly promotes the development of tourism in the State. In addition to offering visitors the opportunity to discover the architecture and customs inherited from European immigrants. In short, this activity plays a fundamental role in the State's revenue.
General data about the economy of Santa Catarina
Participation in GDP (Gross Domestic Product): 4.0%.
Composition of state GDP: agriculture and livestock: 13.6%, industry 52.55% and provision of services 33.9%.
Annual export volume: 5.6 billion USD.
Main export products and their respective percentages:
Poultry and pork meat: 26.1%
Wooden furniture and artifacts: 15.4%.
Compressors: 8.5%.
Cotton garments: 6.8%.
Vehicles and parts: 5.8%.
Wood: 5.1%.
Ceramics and tableware: 4.5%.
Paper and cardboard: 3.5%.
Electric motors: 3.4%.
Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
