Economic sectors in the region

The Altmark’s economy is still strongly influenced by agriculture and forestry. Large companies are on the scene as well as small and medium-sized enterprises from the trades and service industries. The many small and medium-sized enterprises in the region are the backbone for regional added-value. In recent years, the energy industry has gained in importance with the production of bioenergy and wind energy, as has the tourism industry. You can find an overview of the most important industries in the region here.