What National Development Corporation (شرکت انکشاف ملی) does

National Development Corporation (NDC) (شرکت انکشاف ملی) is a state-owned Afghan conglomerate established in 2020 by Presidential Decree No. 28, consolidating 11 prior state enterprises in construction, cement, metals, mining, and transportation. It operates under the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and is headquartered in Qasaba, District 15, Kabul. NDC's portfolio spans cement production (Ghouri Cement Factories and Jabal Siraj Cement Factory), metal elements and prefabricated construction units, the Central Transportation Directorate (KAMAZ), coal mining in Balkhab, agricultural complexes, and a property leasing business across multiple Kabul townships. It is also the primary implementing entity for major Afghan national infrastructure projects, including the Qosh Tepa National Canal and various dams, irrigation systems, and residential townships.

NDC's business model is anchored in government contracts. Demand generation is non-commercial in the traditional sense: project mandates flow from Afghan ministries and agencies under the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, with project execution handled in-house by NDC's 937 specialized personnel and 400+ vehicle/machinery fleet. Secondary commercial activity is conducted through formal procurement mechanisms: cement from the Ghouri and Jabal Siraj factories is sold via sealed-bid public auctions at NDC headquarters (including tenders for 216,000 tons of Ghouri cement and 15,000 tons of Jabal Siraj cement for fiscal year 1405), and commercial properties in townships such as Emirates, Laleh, Khushal Khan, Khwaja Rawash, and Bagrami are leased through 3-year tender contracts. The company reports 1,143 contracted projects worth 124 billion Afghani in cumulative value, with 445 completed and the balance in execution, alongside assets exceeding 54 billion Afghani.

Product expansion is underway across cement (third Ghouri factory and second Jabal Siraj factory), metals (metal elements and prefabricated units factory inaugurated July 2025), mining (professional coal extraction in Balkhab), and advisory services (feasibility studies including a 300 MW coal-fired power plant). NDC has no external shareholders, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figures; CEO Abdulrahman Attash leads the organization with deputies for Production and Trade Affairs and for Admin and Finance.

Name

National Development Corporation (شرکت انکشاف ملی)

Legal name

National Development Corporation (NDC)

Website

https://ndc.gov.af

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Development Corporation (NDC) is an Afghan state-owned conglomerate operating cement factories, metal prefabrication units, construction, mining, transportation, and property leasing, delivering public infrastructure projects for Afghan government ministries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Development

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining & Mineral Processing Facility Construction (IMAFADAE), State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Infrastructure, Engineering & Public Works Technical Assistance (WASH/Transport/Energy) (BPADAEAF)

Keywords

• State-owned construction enterprise
• Cement manufacturing
• Infrastructure development
• Industrial construction services
• Construction material production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kabul

HQ country

Afghanistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Contracting for construction of public infrastructure including buildings, residential townships, dams, irrigation canals, and historical monument restoration. Revenue generated through government contracts and project-based work.
2. Cement Production and Sales: Production and sale of cement through Ghouri Cement Factories and Jabal Siraj Cement Factory. Products sold through public auction/tender processes. Currently constructing third Ghouri cement factory and second Jabal Siraj cement factory.
3. Property Leasing: Leasing of commercial properties including shops, containers, hangars, and market units in various townships (Emirates Township, Laleh Township, Khushal Khan Township, Khwaja Rawash Township, Bagrami Township) in Kabul. Properties offered for 3-year contract periods through tender process.
4. Mining Operations: Extraction and sale of coal from Balkhab district in Sar-e-Pul province. Professional coal mining operations launched in September 2025. Previously sold coal from various mining operations.
5. Metal Elements and Prefabricated Units: Production of metal elements and prefabricated construction units for construction projects. Metal products factory inaugurated July 2025.
6. Transportation Services: Central Transportation Directorate (KAMAZ) providing freight/transportation services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Development Corporation is a state-owned Afghan enterprise that constructs national infrastructure (buildings, dams, irrigation canals, townships) and manufactures construction materials including cement, metal elements, and prefabricated units. It operates cement factories, coal mines, agricultural complexes, and a transportation fleet, selling output through public auctions and government contracts.

Product overview

National Development Corporation (NDC) is a state-owned enterprise operating under the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies in Afghanistan. It is a diversified conglomerate offering multiple integrated product lines and services: two operating cement factories (Ghouri Cement Factory and Jabal Siraj Cement Factory) with a third under construction, a Metal Elements Production & Prefabricated Units Directorate, a Construction Affairs Directorate handling infrastructure projects, Central Transportation (Kamaz) services, coal mining operations, agricultural projects, property management, and consulting services. The company also manages major national projects like the Qosh Tepa National Canal. NDC operates as a multi-vertical enterprise rather than a single unified product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ghouri Cement Factory (فابریکات سمنت غوری) Cement production facility producing cement for construction projects across Afghanistan. Cement is sold through sealed-bid public auctions at NDC headquarters, with tenders for 216,000 tons announced for fiscal year 1405.
• Jabal Siraj Cement Factory (فابریکه سمنت جبل السراج) Cement production facility producing cement for domestic construction needs. Cement sold through sealed-bid public auctions; 15,000 tons of Jabal Siraj cement tendered for fiscal year 1405.
• Metal Elements Production & Prefabricated Units Directorate (ریاست تولید عناصر فلزی و قطعات پیش ساخت) Directorate responsible for manufacturing metal elements and prefabricated construction units for building projects across Afghanistan.
• Construction Affairs Directorate (ریاست امور ساختمانی) Directorate handling construction projects including public buildings, residential townships, dams, irrigation canals, and restoration of historical monuments. NDC has contracted 1,143 developmental projects worth 124 billion Afghani with 445 completed projects nationally.
• Central Transportation Directorate (KAMAZ) (ریاست باربری مرکز - کاماز) Transportation and freight services operated under the KAMAZ brand, providing logistics and transport capabilities for company operations across Afghanistan.
• Coal Mining Operations (ذغال سنگ) Coal extraction and sales operations, including professional extraction from Balkhab district mines in Sar-e-Pul province and Blakhab coal sales. Coal sold via public auction/tender processes.
• Property Management and Leasing (املاک و فروشات) Management and leasing of company properties including shops, containers, hangars, and commercial spaces in various townships (Emirates, Laleh, Khushal Khan, Khwaja Rawash, Bagrami) in Kabul through 3-year tender processes.
• Consulting Services (خدمات مشورتی) Advisory services including feasibility studies for infrastructure projects such as a 300 MW coal-fired power plant.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lucky Cement: Lucky Cement is one of the largest cement producers in Pakistan with significant exports into Afghanistan. It is a direct peer to NDC's Ghouri and Jabal Siraj cement operations in terms of product (Portland cement), regional market (Afghanistan/Pakistan cross-border), and downstream construction customer base.
• Attock Cement Pakistan Limited: Attock Cement is a Pakistan-based cement producer with operations that overlap the Afghan border market. It is comparable to NDC's cement directorates in product line, infrastructure-led demand profile, and exposure to public-sector construction projects in the region.
• National Logistics Corporation (NLC): NLC is a Pakistani state-owned freight and logistics enterprise with a vehicle fleet serving construction and infrastructure sectors. It parallels NDC's Central Transportation Directorate (Kamaz) in providing freight transport services under government ownership for infrastructure project support.
• Bestway Cement: Bestway Cement operates Pakistan's largest cement production network and exports into Afghanistan. It competes head-to-head with NDC's cement output for Afghan construction demand and shares the same bulk-cement, B2B, infrastructure-driven customer base.
• Cherat Cement Company Limited: Cherat Cement is a Pakistani cement manufacturer whose products are widely used in Afghan construction projects. It is comparable to NDC's Ghouri and Jabal Siraj factories in product, regional end-market, and sales channels targeting contractors and government projects.
• Fauji Cement Company Limited: Fauji Cement is a Pakistan-based cement producer with institutional/state-affiliated ownership (Fauji Foundation) that parallels NDC's state-owned character. Both share the cement product line, serve institutional/infrastructure demand, and operate under government-influenced governance structures.
• Frontier Works Organization (FWO): FWO is a state-owned Pakistani construction organization executing mega infrastructure (roads, dams, tunnels) with military/government backing. It parallels NDC's heavy civil engineering role, project-based contracting model, and execution of flagship national infrastructure like Qosh Tepa.
• DG Khan Cement: DG Khan Cement is a major Pakistani cement producer operating multiple plants, several of which historically serve the Afghan market. It is directly comparable to NDC's two cement factories in product line, geographic customer overlap, and B2B sales through distributors and direct contracts.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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