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
