A major sugar factory worth $110M project in Duhok will strengthen agriculture and create jobs, according to the General Directorate of Investment in Duhok.
Dr. Haval Sadiq said the project will cost $110M. It will rise in the Qasrok area of Shekhan district. Authorities have already approved the plan. Now, they are allocating land. After that, they will issue the investment license and begin implementation.
Sadiq described the factory as a unique project in Kurdistan. He said it will depend on local crops such as sugar beet and sugar cane. As a result, it will support farmers and expand agricultural activity across multiple areas.
The project will directly link farmers with the factory. Farmers will sign contracts to supply crops on a regular basis. Therefore, more farmland across the region can become productive and economically viable.
Officials say the factory will also improve food security. It will produce natural sugar and reduce reliance on imports and artificial alternatives. In addition, it will supply markets beyond Duhok and across Kurdistan, with potential for exports in the future.
The factory will create between 300 and 400 direct jobs. Meanwhile, it will generate thousands of indirect jobs in farming, transportation and service sectors. This will help stimulate local economies and increase income opportunities.
The project supports wider economic reforms led by the Kurdistan Regional Government. The government continues to encourage large-scale investment projects. At the same time, it aims to diversify the economy and boost domestic production.
Officials see this project as a strategic step. It will connect agriculture with industry. Moreover, it will strengthen long-term economic growth and sustainability in Kurdistan.