Oregon's Key Industries at a Glance

Oregon traded-sector, key industries are important drivers of our economy. Small and large companies that export their goods and services outside the state bring in new dollars and serve as customers to local suppliers of manufactured goods, professional services and retail businesses. Oregon’s statewide key industries represent a diverse array of products and markets for both emerging and traditional industries.

While Oregon is home to diverse industries, the state recognizes five key industries in which it holds global competitive advantages. These industries include Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Technology, Forestry & Wood Products, High Technology and Outdoor Gear & Apparel. Figure 1 represents statewide key industries, and their sub industries, with a comparative national advantage in terms of concentration of employment and/or wages that pay at or above the average state wage. In addition to the statewide industries, there are a number of smaller regionally oriented clusters that capitalize on groupings of companies and workers with specialized expertise around the state.