A favorable factor for the business profile of the region is the presence of a border with two countries – Greece and Turkey. Two key trans-continental roads cross the territory of the district. The first connects Western and Central Europe with Istanbul and Asia, and the second connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean. The distance from the town of Haskovo to the border with Greece is 70 km, to Turkey – 80 km. The industry in Haskovo district is characterized by a well-developed industry structure and established market traditions. Large manufacturing companies are a major driver of the local economy, while small and medium-sized enterprises contribute to improving the business environment, accelerating economic growth and optimizing the production structure and overall economic stability of the region. The following industries are of dominant importance for the regional economy: chemical industry, wine production, production of food, beverages and tobacco products, garment and textile industry, construction and machine building for the food industry. In general, the regional economy and the priorities for the development of industry in Haskovo district are related to the establishment of the region as one of the main centers in the country in terms of mechanical engineering for the food industry; preserving the traditions in the field of textile and clothing industry; establishment of the district as one of the leading wine regions in the country.

The area is known for its excellent grapes and the high quality wine produced from it. Today, all wine facilities in the district specialize in the production of high quality wines, which are well sold on the international market. As a result of the combination of favorable climatic conditions and the increased technological skills of local winemakers, Merlot wines with a controlled designation of origin and declared geographical region have established themselves in the region. The largest wine companies in the district are: “New Industrial Company” Haskovo, Wine House “Sakar” JSC Lyubimets, “Katarzhina Estate” Svilengrad, “Terra Tangra” Ltd. Harmanli, “Wine Cellar Stambolovo”, Cellar “Yamantievi” Ivaylovgrad. The food industry on the territory of the district is represented by bakery and confectionery, meat processing industry, dairy and canning industry. In the field of bakery and confectionery in Haskovo region there are many private companies, bakeries and confectionery shops, meat and dairy companies. The largest and most famous meat processing companies in the region are: “Lotus” Ltd. Dimitrovgrad, “Svarex” Ltd. Haskovo, “Burdenis 93” Ltd. Svilengrad, “Roni” Ltd. Harmanli. The sewing and knitting industries are very well developed in the Haskovo district, where both large companies and many small and medium-sized enterprises operate, located relatively evenly throughout the district. The most famous companies in this field are: Mir AD Haskovo, Dimana AD Harmanli, Diamond Haskovo, Delena AD Haskovo, Adeli Haskovo. The chemical industry in the district is represented by one of the largest factories – producers of fertilizers in the country – “Neochim” JSC – Dimitrovgrad. The company is the only producer in Bulgaria of formalin, urea-formaldehyde resins, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, ammonium bicarbonate, liquefied sulfur dioxide, paradise gas, polyethylene oxide, glass-filled thermoplastics.

Waiters, bartenders, financial specialists are among those in demand at the labor exchange.