Customs Service: Exports Grew by Over 1 Billion Somoni in Last Six Months

30 июля, 2020 14:27

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DUSHANBE, 30.07.2020. (NIAT Khovar) – Imports in Tajikistan have decreased by nearly 530 million somoni ($51.5 million), or 3.3%, and exports increased by over 1 billion somoni ($102.6 million), or 19.1%. In the general structure of trade turnover, the share of imports is 70.1% and exports — 29.9%. This information was provided today by the Head of the Customs Service Khurshed Karimzoda.

The main share of exports of domestic goods for this period are minerals, concentrates, aluminum, cotton fiber, gold, cement, antimony, fruits, vegetables, juices and vegetable nectars, and tobacco products.

Exports of fruits and vegetables have also increased by 24,219 tonnes for a total of over 39 million somoni ($3.8 million), which is associated with the expansion of horticulture and viticulture.

Oil products and gas are mainly imported to Tajikistan, the main suppliers of which are Russia and Kazakhstan.

According to Karimzoda, in last six months, due to border closures, restrictions on the transportation of goods and a decrease in the share of imports, the state budget lost 160 million somoni.

30 июля, 2020 14:27

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