Dhubri  district  is primarily  dependent  on  agriculture  and  forest products. Main  source of  income  is paddy  with surplus production than its requirment  Jute and mustered seed occupy the major  share of cash crops. From forest mainly timber and bamboo add  to the income though boulder and  sand also available. Fish, milk, meat  and egg  have small contribution to the economy. Land revenue collection is very small in amount whereas excise duty occupies a lion's share of the Govt.exchequre. Devoid of any  industrial  production the district is  considered as a poor district  which require more fund for  administration, development and welfare works than it actually adds to the state exchequre.

But its rich natural wealth is yet to be explored and put to optimum utilisation which could boost up the economy.

Some important production and earnings are given below :

RICE PRODUCTION : 15,000 Tones (Approx)
FOREST REVENUE : Rs. 40,00000.00 (Approx)
EXCISE REVENUE : Rs. 1,70,80,742.00 (2000-2001)
REVENUE COLLECTION BY SALES TAX DEPARTMENT : 10,13,36,902 (2000-2001)