Which manufacturing industries are important in Victoria?

In Victoria, Australia, the manufacturing sector remains a significant component of the state's economy, with the majority of production concentrated in Melbourne and Geelong, as well as the Latrobe Valley.1

The most important manufacturing industries, based on employment numbers and the value of wages, include:

• Metal products and machinery1
• Clothing and textiles1
• Beverages and foodstuffs1
• Print items and media1
• Petroleum products and chemicals1
• Paper products1

While the manufacturing sector has experienced a decline in its overall contribution to the state's economy since the end of the 20th century, Victoria continues to be a leader in Australia's manufacturing industry. In the Latrobe Valley, industry is specifically focused on electricity generation alongside the production of food and clothing using local materials.1