Which industries make up Tasmania’s manufacturing sector?

Tasmania’s manufacturing sector is primarily centered on the production and processing of minerals, metals, food products, and wood-based goods. Key industries within this sector include:1

• Mineral and Metal Processing: This includes an electrolytic refinery for treating zinc concentrates, as well as plants for aluminum, ferromanganese, and silicomanganese.1
• Food and Beverage: Significant activities include the processing of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetables, alongside chocolate production.1
• Wood and Paper Products: The state operates mills that produce pulp, paper, and wood chips.1
• Other Manufacturing: The sector also includes the manufacture of machinery and aluminum catamarans.1

While the manufacturing sector has seen a decline in its contribution to the state economy and employment over time, it remains a significant component, supplying approximately 10 percent of Tasmania’s jobs. Production and processing of minerals and metals account for nearly half of the total value of the state's exports, while food, beverages, and wood products make up another third.12