The Afghanistan marble industry today offers great potential for – stakeholders, investors, traders and international development partners. There are more than 400 varieties of marble in Afghanistan and an overall asset value of more than $150 billion. The potential for substantial employment growth in the sector is significant and there are numerous opportunities for Afghan marble producers in both domestic and international markets. The growth will largely depend first, on the successful penetration of the growing domestic market and subsequently with a lesser volume but a high quality, on access to targeted export markets. International donors and local leaders recognize the stabilization benefits of increasing employment levels in economically sustainable activity.

Poverty alleviation and benefits throughout the value chain will multiply the potential for employment increases as the industry grows. Building up domestic markets is a means to expand industry capacity and generate cash flow and the capability to develop new quarries that may provide a higher grade of material then current imported offerings. An increase in domestic sales based on quality would eventually enable produces to begin developing export sales, which generate the highest return for costs invested. A priority in the comprehensive sector development strategy will be to align prices with international market levels to reflect the high quality and where applicable the rarity of specific varieties of Afghan marble.

This will also require effective measures of improved efficiency through the supply chain. Outreach to international markets will demonstrate that Afghan marble meets market needs for high quality marble, offering some varieties that posses attributes found no other place in the world. These unique attributes represent great potential for establish the brand value of Afghanistan's marble. Brand value, based on recognized unique attributes, is established in the marketplace. Afghanistan is ready to bring its resources advantage to competitive markets and is placing a major emphasis on product marketing, driven by market demand. AMIA is working with local firms and other support organizations to transfer the industry. Product quality, management quality, reliable supply, good management proactive and fair contracting are important factors in developing an industry sector image that can achieve significant market impact.

The Afghanistan marble industry is committed to reaching international standards and market requirements. With Afghanistan's vast resources available and an industry on the rise, the business opportunities in the marble have never been better.