Utena region
A scenic home for niche industries
Key facts
1
As a site of the decommissioned Ignalina nuclear power plant, Visaginas and Utena region is home to a large pool of highly skilled professionals with experience in the energy sector.
2
The country’s largest brewery, the Carlsberg owned Švyturys — Utenos alus, has a long tradition of skill and mastery in this sector.
3
Outside of its strong industrial competences, Utena is characterised by its scenic setting and its traditions of organic food production and niche agricultural services, such as horse-breeding and training.
Industrial competences
Textiles
Apparel, work wear, suits, and knitwear.
Food and beverages
Meat, beer and wine.
Metal processing and machinery
Metal product coating, agriculture and forestry, machinery, tire chains, and heating equipment.
Labour pool
62,300
Labour pool
12.3%
Unemployment rate
718 Eur/month
Region average gross salary
Infrastructure
