Key Industries

While Oregon is home to a wide breadth of diverse industries, the state also recognizes five key industries in which it holds global competitive advantages.

Advanced Manufacturing

Oregon has transformed itself into a value-added manufacturing economy that continues to grow and prosper. Many of Oregon’s manufacturing firms compete globally, in everything from high-tech and health care to steel fabrication and trucking. Learn more >>

Clean Technology

Clean technology, and renewable energy in particular, is a booming industry across the globe, and Oregon has competitive advantages that have put the state in the top position in the marketplace. Learn more >>

Forestry & Wood Products

Oregon is the largest lumber producer in the U.S. yielding the highest quality lumber in the world. Advanced technology has streamlined the processing of Oregon timber and finished wood products, making the industry more competitive and less labor intensive. Learn more >>

High Technology

Home to the Silicon Forest, the local concentration of high-tech, “small-tech” and semiconductor companies have made a name for Oregon across the globe. Learn more >>

Outdoor Gear & Apparel

Oregon provides the ideal location for outdoor gear and activewear companies to flourish. Oregon is home to global giant Nike, as well as Columbia Sportswear and adidas America. Learn more >>