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    Tajikistan Revises Export Duties to Boost Domestic Processing – The Times Of Central Asia

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    Tajikistan Revises Export Duties to Boost Domestic Processing - The Times Of Central Asia

    The government of Tajikistan has approved revised export duties on raw materials and semi-processed goods, a move that has prompted considerable discussion within the business community. The changes, which directly affect exporters and producers, are intended to stimulate domestic processing and reduce the export of unrefined resources.

    The key reform replaces fixed tariffs with duties calculated as a percentage of a product’s market value. Previously, export duties were set at:

    €300 per ton for leather
    20% or €100 per ton for silk and cocoons
    10% for cotton fiber

    Under the new rules, export duties fluctuate with global market prices, allowing for more adaptive regulation.

    According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the reform is designed to promote higher-value production within Tajikistan. “The goal of this resolution is to reduce the export of raw materials and support the production of high-value goods,” said First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Ashurboy Solekhzoda.

    The revised duties apply to a range of commodities including cotton fiber, leather, silk, cocoons, minerals, concentrates, plant juices, and other semi-processed goods. However, around 34 categories of raw materials remain exempt from export duties.

    Tajikistan’s approach mirrors policies implemented in neighboring states. Kazakhstan imposes export duties on 44 product categories, including leather, wool, scrap metal, sunflower seeds, and oil. In Uzbekistan, export duties apply to over 86 types of goods, with some rates reaching as high as 100%.

    Such measures aim to reduce reliance on raw material exports, stimulate domestic value-added industries, and enhance export competitiveness.

    Economists and industry observers say the new policy could incentivize companies to expand local processing operations and reduce dependence on commodity exports. It may also enhance Tajikistan’s attractiveness to foreign investors interested in long-term, value-driven partnerships.

    Over time, the revised export framework is expected to help strengthen the national economy and integrate Tajikistan more deeply into regional supply chains across Central Asia.

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