Determining the Ranking of Industrial Investments in Gilan Province

The main purpose of this study is to identify the capabilities and potentials of industrial sector in Gilan Province to direct the private sector investments toward these industries. For this purpose, we used a method mixed of factor analysis, numerical taxonomy, cluster analysis by indexes related to the subject in industrial activities of the province during 2001-2009 in terms of ISIC (3rd Edition), and then by mixing the results obtained, the industries existing in province are divided in two priorities; the first and the second priority. Industrial activities related to the codes 152; production of dairies products, 171; spinning, knitting and completing textile, 172; production of other textile, 181; clothing production except the fur clothing, 201; sawing and grating of wood, 222; printing and service activities related to printing, 232; production of oil products refined, 242; other chemical products, 251; production of tire products except shoes, 281; production of metal construction products, reservoirs and steam generators, 343; production of motor vehicles parts and their motors and 361; production of furniture are the activities having next priorities in Gilan province to be invested.