In 2025, Tajikistan increased cotton production and exports of raw materials, but shipments of finished cotton products declined. The country continues to export mainly raw cotton, while domestic cotton processing remains limited.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan, cotton production totaled 392,200 tons in 2025, slightly exceeding planned targets. Compared with 2024, output increased by 139,500 tons.
Exports of cotton fiber exceeded government forecasts. About 93,000 tons of cotton fiber were shipped abroad during the year, worth $142.1 million, compared with a planned export volume of 71,100 tons valued at $135 million.
At the same time, exports of higher value-added products fell short of expectations. Cotton yarn exports amounted to 11,240 tons worth $25.05 million, while the forecast had projected exports of around 16,000 tons valued at $56.1 million.
A decline was also recorded in exports of fabrics and finished cotton goods. In 2025, exports in this category totaled 3,250 tons worth $9.45 million, compared with a forecast of 5.8 thousand tons valued at $17.6 million.
Overall, the 2025 results indicate that despite increased cotton production and higher exports of raw materials, exports of processed cotton products continue to lag behind planned targets.
