Special Economic Zones in the OIC Region:
Learning from Experience
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This section provides a broad overview of the spatial characteristics of these SEZs as well as
some analysis of their economic characteristics. Analysis of these zones shows that they cover a
very broad range of common sectors similar to those recorded globally within SEZ programmes.
These include:
 Electronics and electrical appliances;
 Logistics, warehousing and distribution, air logistics and aviation industries;
 Steel manufacturing, machine tools, engineering and heavy machinery;
 Advanced engineering, advanced materials, medical supply/instrumentation, medical
technology, high-tech & light industries;
 Automotive and automotive components;
 Petroleum processing and distribution;
 Energy;
 Chemicals and fertilisers;
 Pharmaceutical products and biotechnology;
 Construction and construction materials;
 Timber and timber products;
 Furniture manufacture;
 Clothing, shoes, jewellery, textiles and fashion;
 Food processing, food products and household products;
 Marine equipment and marine engineering;
 Software and technology;
 Stationery and packaging materials;
 Telecommunication;
 R&D;
 Education (specialised) recreation and leisure;
 Business services, consulting and trade activities; and
 Health and environment.
The above list is not comprehensive but is indicative of the most commonly observed industries
and activities within the analysed sample of SEZs within OIC Member Countries.