Vijayawada is one of the rapidly growing urban markets of India. The city has trading and exporting markets for agriculture and industrial goods. The industrial scenario of the city is dominated by the agro-based industries comprising oil mills, rice mills, dal mills, and so on.

Apart from agro-based industries, other major industries in Vijayawada are the automobile industry, textile industry, and FMCG Industry. The revenue from construction and allied sectors, including steel and cement sectors, medical & health, and other sectors contribute to the GDP.