Where are most of Bhutan’s manufacturing centers located?

Nearly all of Bhutan’s manufacturing centers are located in the south, situated close to the border with India.1

The town of Phuntsholing, which serves as a primary gateway to the country, is the largest industrial center and accounts for nearly half of Bhutan’s total manufacturing activity. The growth of these industries, which primarily focus on chemicals, cement, wood products, and processed foods, has been largely supported by the availability of power from the country's hydroelectric projects.12