Rice and coconut are the leading industries in the province. Abaca and banana are next because of the kind of soil prevalent in the province. It is indeed very suitable for these two kinds of plants. Mining is a growing industry, too. Aside from this, it is also sufficient in fish due to its virtually untapped, rich fishing grounds.
Cottage industries are a rising source of income.
Bamboo craft is a booming industry in Nabua. For the town of Baao, it is embroidery. The rest of the province, fibercraft is the common means of livelihood engaged in by the people. Tabius, the smallest commercial fish in the world, is found in this lake. It measures about three to four millimeters long and one spoonful of this would hold a thousand of them.