$700M Investment Boosts Industry and Agriculture in Balkh Province

DID Press: Chamber of Commerce in Balkh Province has announced that over $700 million was invested in production, industrial, and agricultural sectors during 1404, marking a significant expansion of economic activity in northern Afghanistan.

According to economic sources, the investments—reported by the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment—have been directed toward iron production, food processing, agriculture, construction, and other industrial sectors. Officials say this has noticeably increased both production capacity and employment opportunities in the region.

Balkh emerging as a regional economic hub

Balkh had already attracted substantial investment in the previous year, with total registered capital reaching nearly $800 million. Economic analysts view this sustained inflow of capital as a sign that the province is evolving into a key industrial and commercial hub in Afghanistan.

The Chamber of Commerce attributes this growth to Balkh’s strategic geographic position and its access to the key trade gateway of Hairatan Border Crossing, which continues to play a central role in boosting trade and logistics.

Infrastructure expansion supports private sector growth

Alongside private investment, major infrastructure projects are also underway. A large eight-story commercial complex is being constructed in Mazar-i-Sharif with an estimated investment of 743 million Afghanis. The project will include 870 commercial units, restaurants, a guesthouse, and parking facilities, and is expected to generate significant annual revenue once completed.