Makum is basically an industrial town. There were a large number of [[plywood]] factories in makum,but now, most of these have been closed down. There are a large number of [[tea]] factories in makum. Other industries include [[flour]] industry, [[candle]] industry [[spice]] grinding industry, etc. There is also a timber treating plant in Makum. There are a large number of small tea growers in and around the town who supply their produce to these factories. However most of the people of Makum are making their livelihood from services of different kinds and small businesses.'
