Industrial Manufacturing

Currently, the manufacturing sector accounts for 17% of the country’s GDP value added, while providing employment for only 15% of the workforce. However, this industry has made remarkable progress in creating job opportunities for women. Within this sector, non-micro garment and textile factories hold a dominant position, accounting for 40% of the share, contributing 50% of manufacturing value added, and 85% of total exports. Food and beverage manufacturing establishments, comprising 20.5% of the total, generate only 14% of the value added. In contrast, minerals and metal establishments, making up 17% of the total, contribute approximately 22% to the manufacturing value added. After national need is met, the surplus produced goods are exported, bringing in substantial amounts of foreign revenue.