Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #159
- Industrial Value Added
- 12USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 2USD 100M
- Land Area
- 3.810,000 km²
- Population
- 8010,000 people
- Official Language
- Dzongkha
Key Industrial Sectors
Hydropower and electricity
Run-of-river plants such as Chukha, Tala and Punatsangchhu generate most of the country's revenue by exporting surplus power to India, with further projects and transmission upgrades planned, and electricity sales to India are the single largest source of government revenue.
Cement and building materials
Cement works at Gomtu and Nganglam, together with stone, sand and timber operations, supply domestic construction and export significant volumes to India and Bangladesh, where demand for building materials continues to grow.
Ferroalloys, carbide and metals
Ferro-silicon, calcium carbide and related metal products made near Phuentsholing for export to Indian industry, drawing on local quartzite, dolomite and low-cost hydropower, and the plants are among the country's largest industrial employers.
Agriculture and agro-processing
Apples, oranges, cardamom, potatoes, ginger and dairy produced in the valleys, with small units making juices, spices and packaged foods for domestic and Indian markets, and fruit exports peak in the autumn harvest season.
Tourism and handicrafts
High-value, low-volume cultural tourism centred on Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, together with weaving, textile and handicraft workshops selling to visitors and export buyers, and tourism policy deliberately targets high-spending, low-impact travellers.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 12 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 2 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #159
- Land area
- 3.8 10,000 km²
- Population
- 80 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Hydropower and electricity, Cement and building materials, Ferroalloys, carbide and metals, Agriculture and agro-processing, Tourism and handicrafts
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Bhutan?
The most important industrial sectors in Bhutan are: Hydropower and electricity, Cement and building materials, Ferroalloys, carbide and metals, Agriculture and agro-processing, Tourism and handicrafts.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Bhutan?
Bhutan's industry centers on Hydropower and electricity, Cement and building materials, Ferroalloys, carbide and metals, Agriculture and agro-processing, Tourism and handicrafts; local businesses can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators, 2025 vintage (updated ), refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Bhutan's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Bhutan aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2025 vintage, updated ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-14