Export of Tajik products fell by $288 million

In the five months of this year, Tajikistan exported goods and products worth $560 million, which is 34% ($288 million) less compared to the same period in 2022, the country's statistical office reports.

The drop in the country's exports is primarily associated with a reduction in the supply of precious and semi-precious metals and stones (a decrease by 97%), cotton fiber (by 55%), textile materials and products (by 44%).

The export of fruits and vegetables, as well as mineral products (cement, ores and concentrates, electricity, coal) also decreased in relatively smaller volumes.

The main export partners of Tajikistan during this period were Kazakhstan - 23.6% (of total exports of goods), China - 22%, Turkey - 13.1%, Russia - 12.9%.

Meanwhile, imports of goods, on the contrary, grew by 21% to $2.3 billion from $1.9 billion in January-May 2022.

Imports mainly consisted of mineral products (petroleum products, liquefied gas, coal, etc.) - 17%, machinery and equipment - 14%, base metals and products from them - 10%.

The main suppliers of goods to the republic were Russia (27.8%), China (20.4%), Kazakhstan (15.1%).

In general, Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover in January-May this year amounted to more than $2.8 billion, which is 3.9% more compared to the same period in 2022.

The Republic during this period had trade relations with 104 countries of the world.

source: asiaplustj.info