What are the major industries in Tasmania?
Primary industries underpin the Tasmanian economy. Agriculture is essential to Tasmania’s viability, with crops such as potatoes, peas, beans, and carrots commonly grown. Wool grown in Tasmania is among the finest (and therefore most expensive) in the world. Mining and forestry are other important industries. Tasmania is a leading producer of zinc, and at various stages, there have been major gold, silver, iron and tin mines in Tasmania. The state has the greatest mineral wealth per unit area out of anywhere in Australia. The state’s pristine environment and diverse attractions are ideal for a burgeoning tourism industry. Accompanying the natural characteristics of the state, a specialty foods industry has grown in size over recent years. Tasmanian cheeses, salmon and fish products, and wine have won national and international awards. In manufacturing, Tasmania is one of the shipbuilding centres of the southern hemisphere. Paper production is fueled by the state’s plantation timber.
