Importing goods into Tajikistan is complicated and time-consuming. Comprehensive information on the process is on the Tajik Customs Agency website: www.customs.tj Importers should be aware, however, that requirements may change with little notice, and that actual procedures on the border may differ substantially from official regulations. A customs inspector will …

The cosmetics and toiletries market is one of the fastest growing industry sectors in Tajikistan, with annual growth of 20-50% during the last five years. Tajikistan is a net importer of cosmetics and toiletries because local production was not developed during or since the Soviet era. Key market segments are: …

As a result of policy reforms in the agriculture sector, 662 collective farms were reorganized into 26,518 private farms throughout Tajikistan. The process has not been a straightforward one, however, and market liberalization reforms have resulted in widespread losses. Some of the factors include overcoming Post-Soviet era effects, poor farm management, …

As of 2011, Tajikistan’s agricultural sector accounts for 23.8% of GDP, 49.2% of employment, 30% of exports, and 40% of tax revenue. Agriculture has historically played a paramount role in Tajikistan’s social, economic, and political life. The volume of agricultural gross production in Tajikistan exceeded 14.8 billion somoni ($3.1 billion) …

The construction sector in Tajikistan has developed rapidly in the past five years and continues to grow at an average rate of 5-10% per year. The construction sector is mostly state financed industry. Prior to 2003 the sector attracted little investment due to the unstable business environment and lingering effects …

Primary deposits of mercury and antimony are located within the Zerafshan and Gissar valleys and in the Pamirs. Industrial reserves are estimated for the following deposits: Jijikurt Shing and Magian Groups Konchoch Ores in these deposits are complex and can include both mercury and antimony; ores in Konchoch, however, contain …