DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, August 30. Tajikistan is witnessing an increase in imports from January through July 2023, Trend reports.
According to the Statistical Agency under the President of Tajikistan, the import of goods experienced a 16 percent growth - rising from $2.8 billion to $3.2 billion in January-July 2023.
The leading product categories in the country's imports were petroleum products, liquefied gas, coal - 17 percent. Machinery and equipment accounted for 13.7 percent, while non-precious metals and products from them made up 10 percent of the imports.
Meanwhile, the country exported goods and products worth $767 million during the specified months, which is 43.6 percent lower year-on-year.
Overall, Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover reached about $4 billion from January through July 2023, down by 3.5 percent compared to the similar period in 2022. Throughout this period, the country maintained trade relations with 111 countries worldwide.