Power generation plays a significant part in the economy. The annual power production is 25bn kW-h most of which is generated by 12 thermal power houses. The chemical sector fabricates the nation-cheapest soda, synthetic alcohol, herbicides. Bashkortostan possesses favourable conditions for developing ferrous industry. The number one metallurgical company is the Byeloretsk Metallurgical Combine producing steel, pig iron, rolled stock, assorted metal items and steel ropes.
Nonferrous industry is represented by copper-pyrite ore and gold producing and dressing companies.
Timber procurement and timber processing industries are on the move. The volume of timber procured annually is about 6 million cu meters. Bashkortostan ranks fifth in Russia in terms of plywood production. Saw-mills are located in Ufa, Sterlitamak, Salavat and Meleuz. The construction industry is represented by largest specialized contractors dedicated to constructing industrial premises, oil and gas as well as agroindustrial companies, apartments and public buildings.