Ticino: Economy

The economy of the Canton consists largely of small and medium enterprises. 70% of the working population is employed in the service sector, while 28% works in manufacturing industry and 2% in agriculture. The value of the Canton's exports of goods and services amounts to EUR 3.2 billion per year.

 

Economy of the region

Ticino is also the headquarters for major international groups:

  • Bally International AG
  • Hupac Intermodal SA
  • IBSA Institut Biochimique SA
  • Turbomach SA

 

Ticino's economy is based on established staple industries, e.g:

 

  • ChemicalsChemicals

    The industrial sector accounts for 21% of cantonal GDP.

  • FinanceFinance

    The financial centre accounts for 17.5% of cantonal GDP.

  • TourismTourism

    1.2 million – that is the approximate number of tourists who visit Ticino each year.

  • ViticultureViticulture

    In 2006, Merlot del Ticino celebrated 100 years.

 

For more information on economy in Ticino

Department of Finance and Economy       

Copernico
Chamber of Commerce, Canton of Ticino