Industrial panorama
- World position by industrial production
- #203
- Industrial added value
- 0100M USD
- of which manufacturing industry
- 0100M USD
- Area
- 0.110,000 km²
- Population
- 2410,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- English
Main industrial sectors
Cocoa and coffee processing
Cocoa remains the historic export crop, fermented and dried by cooperatives of small farmers and exporters.
Drinks
Breweries, soft drinks and bottled waters are produced for the domestic market.
Construction and building materials
Roads, port works and housing dominate construction, with most materials imported.
Wood and wood products
Sawmills and small furniture workshops use national hardwood and imported wood.
Light manufacturing and crafts
Soaps, essential oils, printing shops and small workshops make up the rest of the industrial sector.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- 0 100 M USD
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 0 100 M USD
- World industrial ranking
- #203
- Area
- 0.1 10 000 km²
- Population
- 24 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Cocoa and coffee processing, Beverages, Construction and building materials, Wood and wood products, Light manufacturing and crafts
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The most important industrial sectors in São Tomé and Príncipe are: Cocoa and coffee processing, Beverages, Construction and building materials, Wood and wood products, Light manufacturing and crafts.
What are the main opportunities for companies in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Industry in São Tomé and Príncipe is based on Cocoa and coffee processing, Beverages, Construction and building materials, Wood and wooden products, Light manufacturing and crafts; local companies can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
The data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated in ) and is renewed annually.
What are the main challenges facing the industrial sector in São Tomé and Príncipe?
As in many economies, São Tomé and Príncipe seeks to deepen the added value of the manufacturing industry and regional integration; details vary by industry.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated in ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing industry + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last update：2026-10-13