Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #107
- Industrial Value Added
- 91USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 49USD 100M
- Land Area
- 6.510,000 km²
- Population
- 18510,000 people
- Official Language
- Latvian
Key Industrial Sectors
Wood processing and forestry
Sawn timber, plywood, pellets, furniture and prefabricated building components made in Riga, Jelgava, Valmiera and the regions are Latvia's largest export group, shipping mainly to Scandinavia, Germany and the UK.
Food and beverage processing
Dairy, fish, grain, bakery and beverage producers around Riga, Jelgava and Liepāja serve domestic retail and export to the Baltic neighbours and the wider EU, with dairy and fish among the leading export lines.
Metalworking, machinery and defence
Latvian firms in Riga, Daugavpils and Valmiera make metal structures, machinery, electronics and components for Nordic and German industry, and increasingly supply defence equipment such as armoured-vehicle chassis and parts.
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics
Pharmaceutical, chemical and plastics producers in Riga and Olaine export generic drugs, resins and industrial chemicals across the EU and neighbouring markets, building on a long manufacturing tradition in the capital region.
Transport, logistics and ports
The ice-free ports of Riga, Ventspils and Liepāja, together with a dense road, rail and warehousing network, make transport and logistics a pillar of the economy and a key employer in the coastal cities.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 91 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 49 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #107
- Land area
- 6.5 10,000 km²
- Population
- 185 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Wood processing and forestry, Food and beverage processing, Metalworking, machinery and defence, Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics, Transport, logistics and ports
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Latvia?
The most important industrial sectors in Latvia are: Wood processing and forestry, Food and beverage processing, Metalworking, machinery and defence, Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics, Transport, logistics and ports.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Latvia?
Latvia's industry centers on Wood processing and forestry, Food and beverage processing, Metalworking, machinery and defence, Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics, Transport, logistics and ports; local businesses can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators, 2025 vintage (updated ), refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Latvia's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Latvia aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2025 vintage, updated ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-14