Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #82
- Industrial Value Added
- 223USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 114USD 100M
- Land Area
- 8.810,000 km²
- Population
- 65510,000 people
- Official Language
- Serbian
Key Industrial Sectors
Automotive and components
Vehicle assembly at Kragujevac and a growing supplier base making seats, wiring, tyres and castings in Pirot, Novi Sad and Inđija, with most parts exported to German, Italian and French carmakers.
Metals, mining and steel
Copper concentrate and cathode from the Bor and Majdanpek mines, flat steel from Smederevo and aluminium products, supplying construction, automotive and cable manufacturers across Europe and beyond; the Bor complex and the Smederevo steelworks are the largest single sites.
Food, beverages and agribusiness
Sugar, edible oil, flour, dairy, frozen fruit and brewing concentrated in Vojvodina around Novi Sad and Subotica, with exports to the EU, CEFTA neighbours and Russia; food processing is among the largest manufacturing employers.
Machinery and electrical equipment
Motors, pumps, transformers, cables and household appliances produced in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Valjevo, feeding regional utilities, construction firms and appliance brands in Europe; the sector also supplies parts to the automotive industry.
Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals
Petrochemicals and fertilisers at Pančevo, rubber and plastics for the automotive sector, and generic medicines from Vršac and Belgrade sold across Eastern Europe and beyond; pharmaceuticals are one of the country's strongest export lines.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 223 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 114 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #82
- Land area
- 8.8 10,000 km²
- Population
- 655 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Automotive and components, Metals, mining and steel, Food, beverages and agribusiness, Machinery and electrical equipment, Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Serbia?
The most important industrial sectors in Serbia are: Automotive and components, Metals, mining and steel, Food, beverages and agribusiness, Machinery and electrical equipment, Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Serbia?
Serbia's industry centers on Automotive and components, Metals, mining and steel, Food, beverages and agribusiness, Machinery and electrical equipment, Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals; 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 Serbia's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Serbia 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