Economy

Nagoya’s primary economic driver is the automotive industry with most of Japan’s major manufacturers based in or around Nagoya. The most notable company is Toyota, with its headquarters in Toyota City, a few minutes away from Nagoya’s downtown district. Other large enterprises are Marukawa, a major confectionary company, and the ceramics giant Noritake. Recent developments have attracted small to medium sized aerospace and information technology companies to the city.

Breakdown of Nagoya's GDP by economic activity
(from the 2005 city profile published by the City of Nagoya)

Service 26%
Wholesale and Retail 20.2%
Manufacturing 12.3%
Shipping and Communications 10.4%
Real Estate 9.8%
Administrative Services Supply 5.9%
Construction 5.8%
Finance and Insurance 5.4%
Others 3.7%