Investing in the Industry Sector
While the agriculture sector presents and is likely to present in the near and mid-term future the most important industry sector, Afghanistan is keen on establishing a low-end manufacturing sector, which will absorb many unemployed Afghans.
Low-cost manufacturing industry could be established in Afghanistan as currently big players like China and India are now moving a step forward into more sophisticated industries. Areas suitable for investment in manufacturing industry are likely to be those imports that can be first supplied to the local market and later export them when domestic demand is met, these products are discussed below. Investment in import substitutions will offset the current trade deficit and the huge volume of imports indicate that all these products have a market in the country.


Carpets

Marbles

Dry Fruits Processing

Saffron

Handicrafts

Leather & Animals Skin

Fresh Fruits Processing

Wall Paints
USD 20.3 million import volume

Leather & Footwear
USD 45 million import volume

Food & Beverages
USD 1.75 billion import volume

Glasses
USD 23.9 million import volume

Electronics & Home Appliances
USD 323 million import volume

Tire & Plastic Products
USD 84 million import volume

Salt
USD 1.5 million import volume

Cotton, Graments & Textile
USD 365million import volume

Dairy Products
USD 54 million import volume

Handicrafts & Clothing
USD 81 million import volume