Industry and commerce in Närpes

Närpes is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and many companies. There are about 1400 companies in Närpes today. Närpes is part of Ostrobothnia located on the west coast of Finland and the area shares a common vision of sustainability and the circular economy. Important industries in Närpes and Ostrobothnia are agriculture and forestry. The food industry and associated primary production is another major employer. The agricultural production of the region is significant for Finland as a whole, as about 60 % of all tomatoes and about 50 % of all cucumbers in Finland are produced in Närpes. The construction, metal and machinery sectors, wood processing and retail are also in a strong position. There is a particularly high demand for workers in health and social services, technology industries, ICT industry and service sectors. In general, the region’s labor shortage has become persistent, and challenges related to the availability of skilled labor are common in almost all sectors.

If you count the number of companies in relation to the population, Närpes currently has a business density of 11.4%. This can be compared with Ostrobothnia which has 7.9% and for the whole of Finland the business density is 8.0%. Therefore, Närpes is called enterprising and ambitious.