Our Economy

The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector is the biggest driver of the economy of the Western Bay of Plenty District (mainly kiwifruit and avocado production) contributing 19.6% to the District’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Other significant contributions come from a range of sectors shown below.

Proportion of Western Bay of Plenty District GDP 2018:

Source: Infometrics Western Bay of Plenty District Profile May 2019

Although the professional, scientific and technical services sector is relatively small at 5.6% of GDP, it has been the second fastest growing sector in the District over the 10 years from 2008 to 2018. Other fast-growing sectors are listed below.

Biggest contributors to economic growth 2008-2018
Agriculture Forestry and Fishing	$57m
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services	$23m
Administrative and Support Services	$22m
Construction	$20m
Health Care and Social Assistance	$16m
All other industries	$110m
Total Increase in GDP	$247m
Source: Infometrics Western Bay of Plenty District Profile May 2019

The economic development agency for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region is Priority One. Their website has more detailed information on the economy and key economic development projects in the sub-region.

Our Economy

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