The agriculture, production and industrialization of wood are the main sources of economy of Piraí do Sul with high industrial rate: 177 companies operate in town. Agricultural production is also an important sector, especially the harvest of corn, soybeans and wheat. By the end of 2012, total consumption of its 23700 inhabitants should reach BRL 260 million, being the 84th in the state ranking. Piraí do Sul also has tourism potential, especially religious one the city is the fourth destination in the most sought religious tourism in Brazil thanks to the Shrine of Our Lady of the sprout, the patron saint of Drovers Route.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Piraí do Sul is classified as oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb). The average temperature on summer are 26°C, on winter the temperature reaches to 19°C. Frost are common on winter.
^"Divisão Territorial do Brasil" (in Portuguese). Divisão Territorial do Brasil e Limites Territoriais, Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). July 1, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
