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Pretoria is an important industrial centre. It is famous for heavy industries that include iron and steel casting. Other manufacturing industries include automotive, railroad and machinery. The city is home to the South Africa Iron and Steel Corporation (ISCOR) headquarters that manufactures most of the nation's steel.

Being the midpoint of the national economy, the Greater Pretoria metropolitan area produces up to 9% of the National Gross Geographic Product. Its economy is dominated by several sectors, including government organisations, motor vehicles and other manufacturing industries.

The city is a centre point for developing small as well as big businesses. It is emerging as a treasury for job-seekers because of the ever-growing economy. The Pretoria Municipal Area is very much famous for various economic activities.