The State of São Paulo is the main financial center in the country, which is why it has the largest and most complete industrial park, which means that it operates in different types of production.
Industry
The main industrial centers of the State
- Metropolitan Region of São Paulo: the industries located in this region operate mainly in the development of technologies and manufacturing of automobiles.
- Vale do Paraíba: industries that produce aircraft, vehicles, such as General Motors and Volkswagen, in addition to producing high technology, electronics, textiles and chemicals.
- Campinas: the industries in this region concentrate on production, mainly of automobiles, technologies, petrochemicals and textiles.
- Central Administrative Region: houses important companies such as: Volkswagen, Faber-Castell and Electrolux.
Livestock
It stands out in the creation of cattle, swine and poultry in general.
Agriculture
In agricultural practice, the State of São Paulo is a great producer in different cultures, among many, the main ones are: sugar cane, orange, corn, soy, banana, tomato, cassava, potato, bean, herbaceous cotton and coffee.
General information about the economy of the State of São Paulo
Participation in the national GDP (Gross Domestic Product): 30.9%.
Composition of the state GDP:
- Agriculture: 6.5%.
- Industry: 46.3%.
- Services: 47.2%.
Export volume: 38 billion dollars.
Participation of products in exports
Vehicles and parts: 17.2%.
Airplanes, helicopters and aeroparts: 11.6%.
Agroindustrial products: soy, meat, coffee and paper: 10%.
Sugar and alcohol: 7.8%.
Metal mechanic: 7%.
Orange juice: 5.2%.
Electronics and telecommunications: 4.1%.
Miscellaneous: 31.8%.
Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/brasil/economia-estado-sao-paulo.htm
