Onion exports in Tajikistan fell by almost 20% in the first half of the year

Published 2023년 7월 28일

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In the first half of 2023, Tajikistan's agricultural exports declined by $3.6 million compared to the same period last year, largely due to a significant decrease in onion exports. However, the country saw an increase in the export of melons, dried fruits, and fruits. Despite the increase in melon harvest, watermelon prices remain high in the country, with producers blaming resellers for raising prices due to transportation costs.

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In the first half of 2023, Tajikistan exported 103,000 tons of agricultural products worth $24.1 million, Asia-Plus reports with reference to data from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic and the Customs Service of the Republic of Tajikistan. This figure is $3.6 million less than in the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, compared to the first half of 2022, onion exports decreased significantly - by 19.6%. Read also: Tajik farmers expect to harvest 1.1 million tons of potatoes in 2023 In Tajikistan this year, more than 17 thousand hectares of land are sown with onions, a record harvest is expected - about 700 thousand tons. Farmers complain that there is no wholesale buyer for onions. According to them, the cost of 1 kg of grown onions this year amounted to about 1.5 somoni, and buyers, including exporters, offer 1.8-2.2 somoni. At the same time, the export of melons, mainly watermelons, increased by 47.2%, dried fruits - by 26.5%, fruits - by ...

Source: Eastfruit