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Industry & Investment

Industrial transformation is at the heart of Somalia’s economic recovery. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry promotes investment in priority sectors, builds the institutional foundation for industrial standards, and partners with UNIDO and other global institutions to grow Somalia’s manufacturing and value-addition capacity.

Manufacturing — light industry, packaging, construction materials.

Agro-Processing — food, beverages, dairy, dates, sesame, banana value chains

Fisheries & Marine — Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa (3,300 km).

Leather & Hides — strong livestock base, export-led potential.

Why Invest in Somalia

Strategic location

Situated at the Horn of Africa with direct access to major global shipping routes.

Young population

A highly entrepreneurial society with a median age of 16.7.

Business reforms

Company registration completed in 5 steps within approximately 3 hours.