Industrial overview
- Global ranking according to industrial output
- #160
- Industrial value added
- 6100 million US dollars
- Including manufacturing
- 1100 million US dollars
- Land area
- 26.610,000 km²
- Population
- 5910,000 people
- Official language
- Hassaniya and Spanish are widely used
Main industrial sectors
Phosphate and mining
Boucraa mines are among the largest phosphate reserves in the world with an ore conveyor approximately 100 kilometers long.
Marine fishing and its processing
One of the richest whale fisheries in northwest Africa, with freezing and processing factories in Laayoune and Dakhla.
Export of raw materials
The port of Laayoune is the main export port for phosphate and fishery products.
Local food industries
Processing grains, dairy products and mineral water to serve the local market.
Renewable energy
Large wind and solar energy sources thanks to high solar radiation.
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- Industrial Value Added (2024)
- 6 100 million US dollars
- Which includes manufacturing (2024)
- 1 100 million US dollars
- Ranking of global industrial production
- #160
- Land area
- 26.6 10,000 km²
- population
- 59 10,000 people
- Main industrial sectors
- Phosphate and mining, marine fishing and its processing, export of raw materials, local food industries, renewable energy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most important industrial sectors in Western Sahara?
The most important industrial sectors in Western Sahara are: phosphate and mining, marine fishing and its processing, crude export, local food industries, and renewable energy.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Western Sahara?
Western Sahara's industry is focused on phosphate and mining, marine fishing and its processing, crude export, local food industries, and renewable energy. Local companies can build on these strengths to capture local and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
The data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, 2024 Edition (updated), and is updated annually.
What are the main challenges facing the industrial sector in Western Sahara?
Like many economies, Western Sahara aims to deepen the added value of industrialization and regional integration; Details vary depending on the sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2024 edition, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current US dollars. Last update: 2026-10-12