Konimansuri Kalon The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has been retained by the Government of Tajikistan as the Lead Adviser in the implementation of a transparent selection of a private mining developer to undertake the exploration and subsequent development of the Konimansuri Kalon (previously …

in million USD 2006 2007 2008 2009 (est.) 2010 (est.) Total Market Size 20 25 30 90 170 (Source: U.S. Embassy estimates. Due to restrictions on public information in the mining sector, figures for production, exports, and imports are unknown.) Tajikistan has significant reserves of a wide range of valuable …

There is demand for food processing at all scales. Additional opportunities exist for U.S. investors who are willing to establish joint ventures and partnerships with existing producers to add value to products. The best prospects for U.S. exporters and investors are: — Machines for preparing of fruits, nuts, and vegetables; …

The food-processing sector in Tajikistan has 21 sub-sectors, including canned vegetables, canned fruits, fresh and dry fruits, meat and dairy processing, feed and confectionary production, organic (animal) oil, vegetable oil, pasta, liquor, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, salt, and tobacco production. There are over 600 companies in the sector. Once wholly …

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total Market Size $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion Total Local Production 17.4 billion kWh 14.8 billion kWh 16.09 billion kWh 16.4 billion kWh 16.2 billion kWh Total Exports 4.2 billion kWh 1 billion kWh n/a …

It is advisable to contact one of the consulting companies in Tajikistan for advice on the potential for U.S. business operations in Tajikistan. Tajikistan has one of the most unsettled commercial environments in the world. Professional counsel on taxation and legal aspects of business can save time, resources, and money. …

There are no companies that formally conduct due diligence in Tajikistan, although potential investors may consult some of the professionals noted in the following section. The U.S. Embassy may be able to provide general or anecdotal background on a specific company or individual, but cannot conduct due diligence for interested …

In spite of the fact that Tajikistan is a member of many international agreements and unions, Tajikistan does not adhere to key international agreements on intellectual property rights and there are few real protections for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property. There are a number of provisions in the …

In general, customer support and service in Tajikistan is very poor. This may represent an opportunity for U.S. firms, since providing after-sales services may help create a dedicated consumer base. U.S. companies should be prepared to commit resources to intensive customer service training for local staff, since many of the …

To estimate pricing on the local market, companies should take into account transportation costs, associated import duties (customs duties, fees, certification costs), and value added tax (VAT). Tajikistan’s overall trade-weighted import tariff averages out to some 7.5% (minimum 5% – maximum 15%), not including the 18% VAT. However, trading with …