5 – Administrative Region: Presidente Prudente

General Overview:

·         Region with an economy strongly tied to agribusiness, with emphasis on sugar and biofuel production.

·         Major livestock hub, particularly in cattle slaughter and derivatives, ranking among the top national exporters.

·         Significant presence of industrial clusters in apparel, clothing, leather, footwear, and furniture.

·         The region hosts a state biofuels hub that fosters local industrial development.

Economic and Technological Highlights:

·         Agribusiness and livestock dominate the local economy.

·         Exports are concentrated in low-tech products (over 90%).

·         Technological development is still emerging, with growth potential in biofuels and renewable energy (e.g., solar power).

·         Rising education levels in the workforce, with more workers having completed high school and some higher education.

Strategic Sectors in the Region:

·         Food

·         Biofuels

·         Apparel and Garments

·         Leather and Footwear

·         Furniture

·         Chemicals

Socioeconomic Data:

·         Approximate population: 758,000 inhabitants

·         Estimated regional GDP in 2018: R$ 16.9 billion

·         Social indicators (longevity and education) above the state average

·         Population growth rate below the state average

·         Land ownership conflicts in some areas affecting development

SWOT Analysis:

Strengths:

·         Positive social indicators, such as education and longevity, higher than most regions

·         Well-established production clusters in apparel, leather, footwear, and furniture

·         Diversified agricultural and livestock production integrated with industry

Weaknesses:

·         Slow population growth, with negative migration in several municipalities

·         Industrial concentration in a few sectors, increasing economic vulnerability

·         Land conflicts affecting parts of the region

Opportunities:

·         Investment in agricultural modernization, focusing on sugarcane fields and precision farming

·         Expansion of solar energy and the leather production chain

·         Potential growth in the healthcare sector, with the opening of a new regional hospital

·         Development of green technologies, such as second-generation ethanol and biorefineries

Threats:

·         Heavy dependence on low-tech exports, making the region vulnerable to international market fluctuations

·         Need to diversify the economy to mitigate market risks

Employment and Education:

·         A large share of formal jobs are in sectors requiring high school or incomplete higher education

·         Apparel and furniture sectors have a higher proportion of workers with complete high school or some higher education

Distribution of Industrial Jobs:

·         About 75% of industrial jobs are concentrated in selected competitive sectors

·         Key job-generating sectors: food, biofuels, apparel, leather, and furniture

Main Sectors by Employment:

·         Food (~40%)

·         Biofuels (~20%)

·         Textiles and Apparel (~10%)

·         Footwear (~8%)

Investments (2010–2017):

·         Industry: Approximately US$ 177 million, mainly in food products

·         Services: Around US$ 34 million, primarily in health and education sectors

Export Participation (2016):

·         Exports predominantly consist of low-tech products (over 90%)

·         Represents 1.1% of the State of São Paulo’s total exports

Municipalities in the Presidente Prudente Administrative Region (53 municipalities):

1. Adamantina

2. Flora Rica

3. Flórida Paulista

4. Inúbia Paulista

5. Irapuru

6. Lucélia

7. Mariápolis

8. Osvaldo Cruz

9. Pacaembu

10. Pracinha

11. Sagres

12. Salmourão

13. Dracena

14. Junqueirópolis

15. Monte Castelo

16. Nova Guataporanga

17. Ouro Verde

18. Panorama

19. Paulicéia

20. Santa Mercedes

21. São João do Pau d'Alho

22. Tupi Paulista

23. Alfredo Marcondes

24. Álvares Machado

25. Anhumas

26. Caiabu

27. Caiuá

28. Emilianópolis

29. Estrela do Norte

30. Euclides da Cunha Paulista

31. Iepê

32. Indiana

33. Marabá Paulista

34. Martinópolis

35. Mirante do Paranapanema

36. Nantes

37. Narandiba

38. Piquerobi

39. Pirapozinho

40. Presidente Bernardes

41. Presidente Epitácio

42. Presidente Prudente

43. Presidente Venceslau

44. Rancharia

45. Regente Feijó

46. Ribeirão dos Índios

47. Rosana

48. Sandovalina

49. Santo Anastácio

50. Santo Expedito

51. Taciba

52. Tarabai

53. Teodoro Sampaio