Tajikistan's foreign trade deficit in goods increased to $579 million in January of this year from $478 million in the same month in 2025, according to the Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) weekly macroeconomic review, Asiaplus.tj reports.
"The increase in the deficit is explained by a 27.2% expansion in imports amid growing domestic demand in the economy," the review emphasizes.
It is noted that Tajikistan increased its purchases of vehicles by 52.7% year-on-year, machinery and equipment by 32.7% year-on-year, and food by 55.7% year-on-year.
"Exports increased by 53.1% year-on-year due to increased exports of precious and non-ferrous metals, textiles, and mineral products, including cement and ore concentrates," EDB analysts emphasize.
According to Tajikistan's statistics agency, the country's foreign trade turnover in January of this year amounted to $929 million, a 31.4% increase (or $221.9 million) compared to the same period last year. The trade balance was negative, amounting to $578.6 million.
In January, Tajikistan maintained foreign trade relations with 94 countries.
Exports in January totaled $175.2 million, a 53.1% increase (or $60.8 million) compared to the same period in 2025.
Imports totaled $753.8 million, a 27.2% increase (or $161.1 million) compared to January of last year.
The country's main trading partners remain China ($281 million), Russia ($237 million), and Kazakhstan ($120 million).
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 10, 2026