Economic sectors
The main economic sectors (input to GDP) in Kaunas region are:
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Agriculture 5%
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Industry and Construction 34,5%
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Services 60,2%
There are about 15000 companies located in Kaunas region, from which over 1900 are the companies involved in industrial activities.
The main industries in Kaunas region are:
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Electronics;
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Production of furniture;
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Food processing & beverages;
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Pharmaceuticals;
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Construction materials;
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Chemicals;
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Pulp and Paper;
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Wood processing;
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Textiles.
Direct foreign investment in Kaunas region according to the countries of origin.
|
|
Direct foreign investment (1‘st January, 2006) | |
|
Total, mln. Lt |
% | |
|
Total |
1957.9 |
100.0 |
|
Finland |
423.2 |
21.6 |
|
Russia |
415.2 |
21.2 |
|
USA |
201.9 |
10.3 |
|
Denmark |
154.2 |
7.9 |
|
Estonia |
85.5 |
4.4 |
|
Italy |
84.8 |
4.3 |
|
Norway |
80.4 |
4.1 |
|
Germany |
77.6 |
4.0 |
|
United Kingdom |
75.8 |
3.9 |
|
Netherlands |
52.8 |
2.7 |
|
Luxemburg |
45.6 |
2.3 |
|
Sweden |
38.7 |
2.0 |
|
Belgium |
32.6 |
1.7 |
|
Ireland |
29.6 |
1.5 |
|
Cyprus |
25.8 |
1.3 |
|
Other countries |
134.2 |
6.8 |
Kaunas region benefits from rapid development of retail sector, logistics and transport infrastructure.