Home > Data on IBARAKI > Industry and Economy
Data on IBARAKI
Industry and Economy
Ibaraki's economy is dependant on the manufacturing enterprises located in the Kashima seaside industrial zone and the Hitachi region. As part of Japan's rapid economic growth after World War II, these companies have expanded steadily.
Additionally, in recent years, leading-edge science and technology centers such as Tsukuba and Tōkai have acquired an excellent reputation around the world. In Hitachi and Kashima, many leading domestic companies have established their manufacturing facilities. Also, a large number of foreign-affiliated businesses have established themselves in the prefecture.
Industrial map
Industry
Product shipment value (rated no. 8 nationally in 2007)
| Year | Billion yen |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,007 |
| 2004 | 10,437 |
| 2005 | 10,798 |
| 2006 | 11,492 |
| 2007 | 12,744 |
Product shipment value breakdown by industry (2007)
| Heavy industry 71.0% | Machinery | 19.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 11.5 | |
| Electric appliances | 7.0 | |
| Iron and steel | 8.2 | |
| Other | 25.3 | |
| Light industry 28.9% | Foods | 9.3 |
| Plastics | 6.9 | |
| Beverages, tobacco | 3.3 | |
| Ceramics, sand | 2.7 | |
| Other | 6.7 |
Economy
Total income of Ibaraki residents (rated no. 18 nationally in 2006)
| Year | Billion yen |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 8,587 |
| 2003 | 8,606 |
| 2004 | 8,355 |
| 2005 | 8,340 |
| 2006 | 8,450 |
Gross prefectural product (rated no. 12 nationally in 2006)
| Year | Billion yen |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 11,019 |
| 2003 | 11,130 |
| 2004 | 10,887 |
| 2005 | 10,859 |
| 2006 | 10,951 |
▲Top