Chinese goods are becoming more expensive due to delivery issues

Residents complain that in recent weeks, goods from China have become more expensive in the markets of Tajikistan.

On November 12, 2024, transportation companies involved in delivering goods from China to Tajikistan reported on social media that they are no longer accepting orders for delivery until transportation issues are resolved.

The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan stated that the reason for the suspension of delivery of ordered goods from China is related to the expiration of the permit between the relevant authorities of the two countries.

The head of the ground transport department of the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan, Saifullo Kodirzoda, told Asia-Plus that two months ago, the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan sent a request to their Chinese colleagues for a permit and is awaiting a response. According to him, Chinese officials promised to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

An employee of the transportation company SHIFU Cargo, Parviz, reported in the company’s Telegram channel that the company has temporarily suspended order acceptance.

“Due to transportation issues, do not place orders starting today. We will inform you when the problem is resolved. As we said, we at SHIFU Cargo do not want to accept orders from residents and keep everything in storage. We do not operate that way,” writes Parviz.

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The permit for transporting goods in the territory of another country is issued by the State Service for Control and Regulation in the Field of Transport of the Ministry of Transport. This document grants the transportation company the right to enter the territory of another country and transport goods.

Previously, Tajik transportation companies complained that these permits are sold to carriers at much higher prices than their actual cost.

The stable delivery of goods from China is crucial not only for entrepreneurs and traders but for the entire economy of the country. China is considered one of Tajikistan’s main trading partners.

The temporary suspension of the supply of goods and building materials may negatively impact the prices of goods and market supply, and naturally, goods in the market will quickly become more expensive.