The main buyers are neighboring countries. Photo: Internet In 2021, Tajikistan increased coal exports nearly tenfold. This was announced at a press conference by the head of the Export Agency, Shavkat Bobozoda. “Tajik coal is mainly exported to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. A large portion of the exports goes to Afghanistan,” noted the agency’s […]
The main buyers are neighboring countries.
Photo: InternetIn 2021, Tajikistan increased coal exports nearly tenfold. This was announced at a press conference by the head of the Export Agency, Shavkat Bobozoda.
“Tajik coal is mainly exported to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. A large portion of the exports goes to Afghanistan,” noted the agency’s chairman.
It is reported that last year, nearly 30,000 tons of coal were exported to neighboring countries.
According to statistics, coal production in the country over the 11 months of last year amounted to over 1.9 million tons.
The Export Agency reports that Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover in 2021 exceeded 6.3 billion dollars, which means that compared to 2020, the foreign trade turnover increased by 39.5%, or by 1.8 billion dollars.
Exports of other goods also grew, totaling over 2.1 billion dollars, which is an increase of 52.8%, or 742.7 million dollars, compared to 2020.
Imports of goods also increased. A total of goods worth 4.2 billion dollars were imported. Last year, imports grew by 33%, or by 1.5 billion dollars.