In 2026, the largest industrial enterprises in Sughd province plan to significantly increase their production volumes, according to their executives during meetings with the region’s governor, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda.
The discussions focused on the development of the industry, meeting production commitments, and the contribution of enterprises to the region’s socio-economic development, as reported by the provincial administration’s press service.
Special attention during the meetings was given to the implementation of instructions from President Emomali Rahmon, aimed at increasing the country's industrial potential, introducing modern technologies, and encouraging enterprises to actively participate in regional beautification efforts.
One of the key enterprises in the region is the Tajik-Chinese gold mining company Zarafshon, which continues to show steady growth in production figures. In 2025, the industrial production volume at Zarafshon reached over 7.9 billion somonis (approximately $850 million), an increase of 2.1 billion somonis compared to 2024. The company plans to increase its production volume to 10 billion somonis in 2026.
The growth in production at the enterprise is accompanied by an increase in the number of employees and higher wages. Zarafshon provides more than 70% of Tajikistan's gold production and has a nearly complete technological cycle—from ore extraction to gold refining.
The leadership of the successful Ayni district enterprise, CJSC TALCO Gold, also announced plans to increase production volumes in 2026. Over four years of operation, the company has made significant progress and plans to continue gradually implementing modern technologies. In 2026, TALCO Gold aims to increase its industrial production to 2 billion somonis and also to actively participate in local beautification projects and the creation of new jobs.
Another significant contributor to the region’s industrial development is the CJSC Tajik-Chinese mining company. Since 2015, the production volume at the company has increased from 852.5 million somonis to nearly 3.4 billion somoni in 2025. As part of preparations for the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence, the company plans to raise production volumes to more than 4.2 billion somonis in 2026.
According to the Sughd provincial administration, the total industrial production in the region in 2025 amounted to more than 39.1 billion somonis, with the industry growth rate reaching 123.5%. The effective operation of large industrial enterprises plays a key role in the implementation of national programs, strengthening the region’s economic potential, and promoting Tajik-Chinese economic cooperation.
