In the 19th century Białystok was an important center for light industry and was the reason for the substantial growth of the city's population. The tradition continued with many garment factories established in the 20th century, such as Fasty in the district of Bacieczki. However, after the fall of communism in 1989 many of these factories faced severe problems and subsequently closed down. EmploymentThe unemployment rate for February 2011 in Białystok was 13.2%. Household budgetsThe 2009 average household had a monthly per capita income of 1018.77 zł and monthly per capita expenses of 823.56 zł IndustryThe leading industries in the city's economy are: food processing (production of meat products, fruit and vegetable products, the production of spirits, the production of frozen food, grain processing), electrical engineering (production tools and equipment for machine tools, production of electric heaters, manufacture and production mixers household appliances). There is also a developed machine industry (electronics, machinery and metal), plastic processing (production of household appliances), textiles (textiles and upholstery, manufacture of underwear, clothing accessories, footwear and backpacks), Wood (production plywood and furniture) building materials. Some notable major employers who are based in Białystok include: * Dojlidy Brewery in the district of Dojlidy produces the second most popular beer in Poland, Zubr. * Polmos Białystok, the biggest vodka manufacturer in Poland, is located in the city district of Starosielce. The company produces Absolwent and Żubrówka (bison grass vodka) - both major exports abroad. * Standard Motor Products Poland Ltd. headquartered in Białystok began manufacturing ignition coils for original equipment manufacturers 30 years ago. * "Supon" Białystok is the leading Polish producer of fire fighting equipment. * SavaPol, Sp.z o.o. is a manufacturer of stationary and mobile concrete mixing equipment based in Białystok. * Biazet S.A. is a large manufacture of household appliances, including vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, and LED lighting located in Białystok. * Agnella, a major Polish producer of carpets and similar products is in Białystok, located in the district of Białostoczek. * Rosti (Polska) Sp. z o.o., has provided for more than 60 years precision injection molded products for some of the world's leading brands. * Biaglass Huta Szkla Białystok Sp. z o.o.,established in 1929, produces mouth blown glass lampshades and related products. Biaglass belongs to elite group of Glass Works in Europe, where 100% of the lighting glass is mouth-blown. Border crossingsThe area has a number of nearby border crossings. The border with Belarus is only 50 km (31 mi) away, the nearest border crossings are located in; Bobrowniki (road crossing located about 50 km (31 mi) from the city limits), Kuźnica Białostocka (road and rail crossing located 60 km (37 mi) from the city limits), Siemianowka (railway - freight traffic), Połowce (road) and Czeremcha (railway). Since the border with Belarus is also the eastern border of the European Union, as well as the Schengen Area the city is a center for trade in mainly from the east. City budgetFor the 2010-2011 Fiscal year the city received revenue (taxes levied + investments) of 1,409,565,525 zł, expended 1,676,459,102 zł leaving a budget deficit of 266,893,577 zł. The deficit was covered by short-term borrowing of 166,893,577 zł and the issuance of 100 million zł in municipal bonds. Land useThe city covers 10,212 ha (25,230 acres) of which 3,210 ha (7,900 acres) is Agricultural land, 4,889 ha (12,080 acres) is Urbanized areas, 85 ha (210 acres) is surface waters and 65 ha (160 acres) is wasteland. (en)
Białostocki Okręg Przemysłowy (BOP) – okręg przemysłowy na terenie Białegostoku i jego okolic. (pl)
Białostocki Okręg Przemysłowy (BOP) – okręg przemysłowy na terenie Białegostoku i jego okolic. (pl)
In the 19th century Białystok was an important center for light industry and was the reason for the substantial growth of the city's population. The tradition continued with many garment factories established in the 20th century, such as Fasty in the district of Bacieczki. However, after the fall of communism in 1989 many of these factories faced severe problems and subsequently closed down. EmploymentThe unemployment rate for February 2011 in Białystok was 13.2%. Some notable major employers who are based in Białystok include: (en)
