Russia increases exports of agricultural products to Tajikistan 12% in 8M to $201 mln - Agroexport

MOSCOW. Oct 15 (Interfax) - Russia exported agricultural products to Tajikistan worth almost $201 million in 8M 2025, up 12% compared to a year earlier, the Agroexport federal center said, citing expert estimates.

In physical terms, exports exceeded 140,000 tonnes. The dynamics for this indicator were not provided.

The main export revenue came from five products. The share of margarine shipped to the Tajik market was 13%, flour confectionery - 10%, chocolate - 7%, baby food - 6% and sunflower oil - also 6%.

At the same time, exports of agricultural products to Tajikistan almost doubled in value terms between 2018 and 2024, Agroexport said. For the full year 2024, exports reached almost $294 million.

Tajikistan is interesting for Russian exporters primarily because it is a country with a predominantly young population and growing income levels, Agroexport's experts said. It is developing trade, especially with Russia.

As reported at the recent 21st meeting of the Tajik-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, trade turnover between the countries increased 13% in 8M to more than $1.4 billion. It amounted to $1.9 billion in 2024, which is $200 million more than in 2023.

During the meeting, the prospects for expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector were discussed, among other issues.