The export of agricultural goods is progressing in Tajikistan these days. The main items of Tajikistan’s agricultural exports include dry fruits, fresh vegetables, fruits and gourds.
It is to be noted that not a kilogram of onions has been exported over the first four months of this year; on contrary, Tajikistan has imported about 1,500 tons of onions over the reporting period.
The export of onions began in May, and Tajikistan exports onions primarily to Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation.
In January-April this year, dried fruits have been the main item of the country’s agricultural exports. The first place among them is traditionally occupied by dried apricots. According to data from Tajikistan’s Customs Service and Export Development Agency, Tajikistan has exported US$3.6 million worth of more than 5,200 of dried fruits over the reporting period.
They are followed by a mixture of various dried fruits — about 10,000 tons worth US$2.5 million worth, dried apples, pears and some other fruits – more than 3,500 tons worth about US$1.4 million, dried grapes – about 1,000 tons worth US$226,000, and prunes – 145 tons worth US$97,000.
The next position is occupied by grapes. Over the first four months of this year, Tajikistan has reportedly exported US$1.9 million worth of 8,300 tons of grapes.
Besides, Tajikistan has exported more than 900 tons of apricots (US$307,000), 41 tons of sweet cherries (US$107,000) and more than 490 tons of lemons (about US$124,000)
Tajikistan has also exported US$250,000 worth of walnuts and pistachios and US$185,000 worth of groundnut.
In January-April this year, Tajikistan has more than US$600,000 worth of livestock products.
In the new agricultural season, Tajikistan plans to produce about 3.5 million tons of vegetables and melons and gourds, more than 1.1 million tons of potatoes, 500,000 tons of fruits and 281,000 tons of grapes.
In the spring, Tajik farmers reportedly planted agricultural goods on a total area of 440,000 hectares. Including 180.400 hectares allocated for cotton cultivation. The remaining areas have been allocated for grains and vegetables.
