It is estimated that Ordos is one of the few locations in the world best suited for developing energy-intensive industries.

Ordos, together with Hohhot and Baotou, is part of the core areas in the economic development of the autonomous region.

Ordos is home to many large-scale enterprises concerning energy, liquor and wool products.

In accordance with national planning, Ordos continues to place great emphasis on developing "Five bases” .