Salafchegan Special Economic Zone
Salafchegan Special Economic Zone is an active, approximately 2,000-hectare special economic zone in Salafchegan, Qom Province, managed by the Salafchegan Special Economic Zone Company. Opened officially in 2001, it is positioned at a major road junction linking central Iranian markets with routes to southern ports and provides industrial plots, warehousing, customs facilities and related services. Current capacity, throughput and tenant data were not verified.
Strategic and market-access role
Salafchegan Special Economic Zone matters in the Hormuz Graph because it sits at a central Iran logistics junction where routes toward Tehran, Qom, Arak, Isfahan, and southern corridors intersect. Its role connects industrial land, warehousing, manufacturing services, road freight, and customs-sensitive distribution near the capital region without being inside Tehran’s congested real-estate market. The asset is relevant for companies evaluating central stockholding, light manufacturing, and redistribution options that can serve Tehran demand while maintaining access to western and southern industrial routes. The zone provides a central-Iran location for goods moving between major domestic consumption centres and southern-port routes. Its customs facilities, industrial plots and warehousing support distribution and manufacturing activity serving domestic and international markets. Zone-stated incentives include tax exemptions, simplified customs procedures and foreign-ownership allowances, but applicability should be confirmed for each project and transaction.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for industrial site selection, central warehouse planning, road-freight routing, special-zone entry analysis, supply-chain mapping, and comparison of Qom, Tehran, Arak, and Isfahan logistics options. Companies can use it to assess whether Salafchegan is suitable for distribution, assembly, storage, or B2B services. Due diligence should verify zone rules, land availability, utilities, tenant mix, trucking access, customs treatment, labor conditions, and licensing requirements.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: Approximately 2,000 hectares (reported 2023). No current warehousing, throughput or active-unit capacity figures were verified. Service area: Central Iran, including road connections toward Tehran, Qom, Arak and Isfahan, with access to southern-port routes.
Connected modes
Road freight is the primary connected mode. Proximity to the rail network is also identified as a factor, although no specific rail connection or service level was verified.
Industries served
Logistics and warehousing, alongside manufacturing activity including automotive, food, chemical and metal industries.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Operator: Salafchegan Special Economic Zone Company (شرکت منطقه ویژه اقتصادی سلفچگان).
Opening or commissioning
Established in 1996 following Iranian cabinet approval; officially opened in 2001.
Connected Intelligence
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
Where is Salafchegan Special Economic Zone located?
It is in Salafchegan, Qom Province, about 50 km southwest of Qom, at a road junction connecting Tehran, Qom, Arak, Isfahan and routes to southern Iranian ports.
What facilities does Salafchegan Special Economic Zone provide?
Reported facilities include industrial plots, warehousing, customs facilities, banking services and infrastructure for manufacturing and logistics activities.
When did Salafchegan Special Economic Zone open?
The zone was established in 1996 following cabinet approval and officially opened in 2001.
What should companies verify before operating in the zone?
Companies should confirm the current applicability of zone incentives and customs procedures, as well as available land, utilities, warehousing capacity, transport arrangements and licensing requirements for the proposed activity.