Agriculture is the most important productive sector in Khuzdar. Other sectors are livestock, construction, mining and social services. There is no major industry in the district. Only few cottage industries, such as woollen carpeting, rug making, basket and mat making and shoe making are there in the district.

Agriculture is a fairly strong sector in Khuzdar. The main crops are wheat, rice, jowar and barley, different pulses and vegetables. The land is fertile, but due to shortage of irrigation water the amount of arable land is small.

There are two main cultivation seasons: Rabi and Kharif. Rabi crops are sown in winter. The major Rabi crops are wheat, barley, cumin and masoor. These are harvested in early summer. The main Kharif crops of the district include fruits, rice, jowar, bajra, moong, mash, moth, onion, melons and guar seed. Vegetables and fodder are produced throughout the year.

Agricultural labour is primarily done by men. Women and children are involved in agriculture by helping out in the fields and at home. Big land owners employ tenants for agricultural activities. Small farmers work their fields themselves and rarely hire tenants.

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