In 2025, Tajikistan mined over 2.8 million tons of coal, an increase of 235,000 tons, or 10%, compared to 2024. The extraction was carried out by 20 enterprises across 15 deposits. This was reported by Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, at a press conference in Dushanbe.
Coal exports grew as well, with Tajikistan sending 558,700 tons of coal abroad, a 42% increase compared to 2024. Uzbekistan became the main buyer, purchasing 99.91% of the total volume, or 558,200 tons. Afghanistan received only 474 tons of coal.
Among the largest exporters of coal are LLC "Tajik Metallurgical Combine" with over 363,000 tons and LLC "Qudrat" with 131,000 tons. Coal exports brought Tajikistan approximately $6.5 million in revenue.
Within Tajikistan, 2.27 million tons of coal were sold, with 800,000 tons delivered to the TPP-2 in Dushanbe. Around 451,000 tons were sold to the population.
According to the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MoINT), in the coming years, new coal enterprises such as "Fon-Yaghnob" and "Nazar-Ayloq" are planned to be built. Efforts are underway with companies from Russia, China, the European Union, and Uzbekistan to attract investments and develop the coal industry’s production capacities.