Over the first nine months of this year, Tajikistan produced over 3.7 million tons of cement, marking an increase of 512,100 tons or 15.8% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT) forecasts continued growth in cement production. In 2026, production is expected to reach 4.62 million tons, with a further increase to 4.82 million tons in 2027, a 4.3% rise from the previous year.
Cement prices have also seen an upward trend. Since the start of 2025, prices have risen by 9.4%, driven by higher demand for construction materials.
Tajikistan is home to 16 cement plants, with more than 80% of the country's production concentrated in three Tajik-Chinese joint ventures: Jungtsai Mohir Cement, Huaxin Gayur Cement, and Huaxin Gayur Sughd Cement.
At the same time, new cement production capacities are under construction. In particular, Orion Invest is building a new cement plant in Qubodiyon district of Khatlon province, which is set to become the largest cement production facility in the country, with a capacity of 1.8 million tons per year.
Currently, the largest plant in Tajikistan is Tojikcement, which opened in 2023 near the capital, Dushanbe, and has a capacity of 1.2 million tons per year.
With these developments, Tajikistan is positioning itself as a key player in the regional cement industry, with ambitious plans for growth to meet the increasing demand driven by ongoing infrastructure and construction projects.
However, such achievements of Tajikistan’s industry evoke concern of ecologists, who consider that excessive increase in cement production may cause irreparable harm to the country’s environment.
