Tajikistan - Distribution and Sales ChannelsTajikistan-Distribution-and-Sales
What works in neighboring countries may not work in Tajikistan, where distribution channels are often unstructured, non-transparent, and chaotic. Dushanbe and Khujand host major distribution centers. Most goods arrive at these centers via rail and road, reaching their final destinations by truck. Tajikistan’s infrastructure poses big challenges. The northern, southern, and eastern parts of the country are separated by high mountain ranges. ADB and China heavily invested in road infrastructure projects. The roads linking the regions are subject to frequent winter closures due to snowfalls and avalanches. According to transport and logistics experts, trucks transport an estimated 20 percent of Tajikistan’s imports and exports and carry over 90 percent of internal cargo. Most of the cargo travels to and from Tajikistan by rail through the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-Russia route or the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran route. Air cargo is in the development process, and high costs confine it to a niche market.
In June 2018, the Japanese development agency JICA completed the construction of a $20 million cargo warehouse at the Dushanbe International Airport. Bulk rail and truck shipments of aluminum and cotton make up the majority of Tajikistan’s export trade. In spring, 2018 Tajikistan and Uzbekistan improved their relations in all spheres including border transit and cargo transit. Uzbekistan significantly reduced railroad tariffs and transit tariffs for Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan restored the southern railroad connection to Tajikistan. Since April 2018, Tajik-Uzbek border crossing procedures have been made easier. Dushanbe and Khujand remain the key destinations for a variety of consumer and industrial products coming into Tajikistan. Tajikistan’s transportation infrastructure is underdeveloped and in need of major upgrades.
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In June 2018, the Japanese development agency JICA completed the construction of a $20 million cargo warehouse at the Dushanbe International Airport. Bulk rail and truck shipments of aluminum and cotton make up the majority of Tajikistan’s export trade. In spring, 2018 Tajikistan and Uzbekistan improved their relations in all spheres including border transit and cargo transit. Uzbekistan significantly reduced railroad tariffs and transit tariffs for Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan restored the southern railroad connection to Tajikistan. Since April 2018, Tajik-Uzbek border crossing procedures have been made easier. Dushanbe and Khujand remain the key destinations for a variety of consumer and industrial products coming into Tajikistan. Tajikistan’s transportation infrastructure is underdeveloped and in need of major upgrades.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.