Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #148
- Industrial Value Added
- 25.8USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 15USD 100M
- Land Area
- 65.2910,000 km²
- Population
- 4,38410,000 people
- Official Language
- Dari, Pashto
Key Industrial Sectors
Agriculture and agri-processing
Wheat, rice and horticulture underpin rural livelihoods; saffron from Herat, pomegranates from Kandahar and dried fruit and nuts (almonds, pine nuts, raisins) are the leading value-added exports. Processing remains mostly small-scale and manual.
Carpets and handicrafts
Hand-knotted Afghan carpets are the country's best-known manufactured export, marketed through Pakistan and Iran and increasingly direct to buyers abroad. Weaving is a household-based industry concentrated in Andkhoy, Aqcha and the northern provinces.
Mining and mineral resources
Afghanistan holds copper at Mes Aynak and Ainak, iron ore at Hajigak, plus lithium, coal, marble, talc and chromite. Output is dominated by artisanal and small-scale operations, with talc and coal the most reliable earners.
Construction and building materials
Rebuilding of housing, roads and public buildings supports brick kilns, cement imports and small concrete and steel-fabrication yards around Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar. Cement is largely imported from neighbouring countries.
Textiles, leather and light manufacturing
Cotton ginning, garment stitching, leather tanning and footwear serve the domestic market, alongside flour milling, edible-oil pressing and soft-drink bottling. Manufacturing value added is small and heavily import-dependent for machinery.
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- Industrial value added (2024)
- 25.8 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2024)
- 15 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #148
- Land area
- 65.29 10,000 km²
- Population
- 4,384 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Agriculture and agri-processing, Carpets and handicrafts, Mining and mineral resources, Construction and building materials, Textiles, leather and light manufacturing
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Afghanistan?
The most important industrial sectors in Afghanistan are: Agriculture and agri-processing, Carpets and handicrafts, Mining and mineral resources, Construction and building materials, Textiles, leather and light manufacturing.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan's industry centers on Agriculture and agri-processing, Carpets and handicrafts, Mining and mineral resources, Construction and building materials, Textiles, leather and light manufacturing; 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, 2024 vintage, refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Afghanistan's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Afghanistan aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2024 vintage). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-12
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