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- World rank by industrial production
- #164
- Industrial added value
- 8100M USD
- including manufacturing industry
- 2100M USD
- Area
- 2.310,000 km²
- Population
- 11810,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- French, Arabic
Main industrial sectors
Ports and Logistics: Djibouti's ports, including the Doraleh Container Terminal and Multipurpose Port, handle the majority of landlocked Ethiopia's imports and exports and transship goods to the wider region; Shipping, warehousing, fueling and trucking make this sector the largest employer and revenue earner in the country.
Free Zones and Commercial Services: The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone and Damerjog Industrial and Livestock Zone provide warehousing, re-export, assembly and light manufacturing services to companies serving Ethiopia; These areas are at the heart of the government's plan to make Djibouti a center of trade and processing.
Salt and minerals: Salt is harvested from the salt pans of Lake Assal, one of the lowest and saltiest points on Earth, and exported regionally for food and industrial use; the government has long sought investors to scale up processing into industrial chemicals.
Construction and Infrastructure: China-Gulf financed ports, railways, roads, pipelines and new free zone buildings have made construction a major activity in and around Djibouti City; Contractors, cement importers and equipment rental companies depend on the steady flow of infrastructure projects and freight corridors into Ethiopia.
Electricity, water and utilities: The country relies on imported electricity and desalination and groundwater to fill its water scarcity, with an increasing share of energy coming from the Gulf of Tadjourah wind farm; utilities and independent energy projects are a priority for a state with virtually no domestic energy resources.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- USD 8,100 million
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- USD 2,100 million
- Global industrial rank
- #164
- Area
- 2.3 10,000 km²
- Population
- 118 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Ports and Logistics: Djibouti's ports, including the Doraleh Container Terminal and Multipurpose Port, handle the majority of landlocked Ethiopia's imports and exports and transship goods to the wider region; shipping, warehousing, fueling and trucking make this sector the country's largest employer and revenue earner. Free Zones and Trade Services: The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone and Damerjog Industrial and Livestock Zone provide warehousing, re-export, assembly and light manufacturing services to companies serving l'Ethiopia; These areas are central to the government's plan to make Djibouti a center of trade and processing., Salt and minerals: Salt is harvested from the salt pans of Lake Assal, one of the lowest and saltiest points on the planet, and exported regionally for food and industrial use; the government has long sought investors to scale up processing into industrial chemicals., Construction and infrastructure: Ports, railways, roads, pipelines and new free trade zone buildings financed by China and the Gulf have made construction a major activity in and around Djibouti City; Contractors, cement importers and equipment rental companies depend on the steady flow of infrastructure projects and freight corridors into Ethiopia. Electricity, water and utilities: The country relies on imported electricity and desalination and groundwater to fill its water scarcity, with a growing share of energy coming from the Gulf of Tadjoura wind farm; utilities and independent energy projects are a priority for a state with virtually no domestic energy resources.
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What are the most important industrial sectors in Djibouti?
Djibouti's most important industrial sectors are: Ports and logistics: Djibouti's ports, including the Doraleh Container Terminal and the Multipurpose Port, handle the majority of landlocked Ethiopia's imports and exports and transship goods to the wider region; shipping, warehousing, fueling and trucking make this sector the country's largest employer and revenue earner. Free Zones and Trade Services: The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone and Damerjog Industrial and Livestock Zone provide warehousing, re-export, assembly and light manufacturing services to companies serving l'Ethiopia; These areas are central to the government's plan to make Djibouti a center of trade and processing., Salt and minerals: Salt is harvested from the salt pans of Lake Assal, one of the lowest and saltiest points on the planet, and exported regionally for food and industrial use; the government has long sought investors to scale up processing into industrial chemicals., Construction and infrastructure: Ports, railways, roads, pipelines and new free trade zone buildings financed by China and the Gulf have made construction a major activity in and around Djibouti City; Contractors, cement importers and equipment rental companies depend on the steady flow of infrastructure projects and freight corridors into Ethiopia. Electricity, water and utilities: The country relies on imported electricity and desalination and groundwater to fill its water scarcity, with a growing share of energy coming from the Gulf of Tadjoura wind farm; Utilities and independent energy projects are a priority for a state with virtually no domestic energy resources.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Djibouti?
Industry in Djibouti relies on Ports and Logistics: Djibouti's ports, including the Doraleh Container Terminal and Multipurpose Port, handle the majority of landlocked Ethiopia's imports and exports and transship goods to the wider region; shipping, warehousing, fueling and trucking make this sector the country's largest employer and income earner. Free Zones and Trade Services: The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone and Damerjog Industrial and Livestock Zone provide warehousing, re-export, assembly and light manufacturing services to companies serving l'Ethiopia; These areas are central to the government's plan to make Djibouti a center of trade and processing., Salt and minerals: Salt is harvested from the salt pans of Lake Assal, one of the lowest and saltiest points on the planet, and exported regionally for food and industrial use; the government has long sought investors to scale up processing into industrial chemicals., Construction and infrastructure: Ports, railways, roads, pipelines and new free trade zone buildings financed by China and the Gulf have made construction a major activity in and around Djibouti City; contractors, cement importers and equipment rental companies depend on the steady flow of infrastructure projects and freight corridors into Ethiopia. Electricity, water and utilities: The country relies on imported electricity and desalination and groundwater to fill its water scarcity, with a growing share of energy coming from the Gulf of Tadjoura wind farm; utilities and independent energy projects are a priority for a state with virtually no domestic energy resources. ; local businesses can capitalize on these assets to meet domestic and regional demand.
'Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated), updated annually.
What are the main challenges of the industrial sector in Djibouti?
Like many economies, Djibouti seeks to deepen manufacturing value added and regional integration; details vary depending on the sector.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last updated：2026-10-14