We all know the country needs big projects. Obviously the cost of major manufacturing plants are in the millions of dollars so lets leave that for governments and large investors.
One of the best things for a developing economy is obviously manufacturing, and while everybody wants to build hotels most everyday items are imported. If someone was to make these in the country mostly using raw materials found within, this would no doubt be a boost for the economy, create much needed jobs, export to neighbouring countries, cheaper affordable products etc.
So I have just put a few ideas many of which are your small to medium type of manufacturing plants which somali entreprenuers can surely afford. Feel free to add some more.
I know there are plenty of water plants, soap and detergents, cement, tiles. These are overly saturated, time for exploring others. Feel free to add more.
Furniture factory.
Furniture is an indispensable item for homes, schools, business premises etc. Everybody is in need of tables, chairs, sofas, beds, wardrobes etc.
milk and yogurt factory
So somalis are big milk drinkers why not create a factory that packages milk into cartons and supplies supermarkets and hotels not to mention the potential for yogurt and ice cream, cheese, and other dairy related products.
Leather
Leather products are always in great demand. Small items made of leather can be created easily with the help of simple tools and machinery. They can do this with animal skin, goats and camels. Etc
Manufacturing of school / office stationery items – Low cost manufacturing business
There is regular demand for stationary items for offices and schools. Files, folders, pens, books, pencil, eraser, sharpener. Let's make this in the country cutting the need for exports for these.
Automobile Parts manufacturing – High profits manufacturing business
Automobile industry is flourishing in every part of the country. All the automobiles industry needs spare parts to be assembled their units. If you possess good business skills and have substantial finance capacity, you can start this busines
Honey making idea
The business of honey making is associated with bee farming. It is one of the easiest business ideas that can be started with low cost. This has potential for export as somali honey is as good as the world famous Yemeni honey.
Packaging factory that is eco friendly: turning plant based waste into bags, disposable paper plates and cups..
Let's face it packaging must be nightmare always imported from India or dubai, coffee shops, restaurants, stores need boxes, plates, glasses, and cups, bags.
Manufacturing of kitchen utensils /cutleries
The demand for kitchen utensils and cutleries is constant as they are items of regular use. Fashionable and designer cutleries and utensils are always in great demand. So, it can be a good business idea.
One of the best things for a developing economy is obviously manufacturing, and while everybody wants to build hotels most everyday items are imported. If someone was to make these in the country mostly using raw materials found within, this would no doubt be a boost for the economy, create much needed jobs, export to neighbouring countries, cheaper affordable products etc.
So I have just put a few ideas many of which are your small to medium type of manufacturing plants which somali entreprenuers can surely afford. Feel free to add some more.
I know there are plenty of water plants, soap and detergents, cement, tiles. These are overly saturated, time for exploring others. Feel free to add more.
Furniture factory.
Furniture is an indispensable item for homes, schools, business premises etc. Everybody is in need of tables, chairs, sofas, beds, wardrobes etc.
milk and yogurt factory
So somalis are big milk drinkers why not create a factory that packages milk into cartons and supplies supermarkets and hotels not to mention the potential for yogurt and ice cream, cheese, and other dairy related products.
Leather
Leather products are always in great demand. Small items made of leather can be created easily with the help of simple tools and machinery. They can do this with animal skin, goats and camels. Etc
Manufacturing of school / office stationery items – Low cost manufacturing business
There is regular demand for stationary items for offices and schools. Files, folders, pens, books, pencil, eraser, sharpener. Let's make this in the country cutting the need for exports for these.
Automobile Parts manufacturing – High profits manufacturing business
Automobile industry is flourishing in every part of the country. All the automobiles industry needs spare parts to be assembled their units. If you possess good business skills and have substantial finance capacity, you can start this busines
Honey making idea
The business of honey making is associated with bee farming. It is one of the easiest business ideas that can be started with low cost. This has potential for export as somali honey is as good as the world famous Yemeni honey.
Packaging factory that is eco friendly: turning plant based waste into bags, disposable paper plates and cups..
Let's face it packaging must be nightmare always imported from India or dubai, coffee shops, restaurants, stores need boxes, plates, glasses, and cups, bags.
Manufacturing of kitchen utensils /cutleries
The demand for kitchen utensils and cutleries is constant as they are items of regular use. Fashionable and designer cutleries and utensils are always in great demand. So, it can be a good business idea.