President of Tajikistan instructed to develop measures for stabilizing the cement market within a week
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, at a government meeting on May 28, instructed responsible structures to urgently stabilize the cement market amid rising prices and a shortage of products in certain regions. Relevant agencies must submit proposals to the government within a week to address the issue.
The main focus of the meeting was on the state of cement production and ensuring the domestic market is supplied with this product. It was noted that cement is one of the key materials for the development of infrastructure, industry, and construction, and its stable availability on the market holds significant economic and social importance.
According to data presented at the meeting, in recent years, with government support, the industry’s production capacity has significantly increased: whereas in 2014, about 300 thousand tons of cement were produced annually in the country, now the production volume exceeds 5 million tons per year.
Despite this, the president pointed out the rise in prices and shortage of cement in some regions. The causes were identified as deficiencies in the coordination of enterprises, underutilization of production capacities, weak market regulation, and insufficient control over the activities of retail networks.
It was particularly noted that some enterprises were halted for repairs during the most active construction season. Additionally, the price increase in some cases was influenced by the activities of intermediaries and dealers.
Rahmon emphasized that the increase in cement prices could affect construction rates, housing costs, the implementation of social projects, and the development of the national economy.
Who did the president instruct to rectify the situation?The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies was instructed to ensure full utilization of production capacities, coordinate the activities of enterprises, and consistently monitor the market. The Antimonopoly Service, in cooperation with other structures, was tasked with checking the activities of retail networks and intermediaries.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Committee on Architecture and Construction, the Ministry of Energy, the Committee for Environmental Protection, the Main Directorate of Geology, the Ministry of Transport, and the State Unitary Enterprise «Rohi Ohani Tojikiston» also received assignments. They are to take measures to ensure a stable market supply, develop production, improve logistics, provide electricity, and comply with environmental requirements.
The main focus of the meeting was on the state of cement production and ensuring the domestic market is supplied with this product. It was noted that cement is one of the key materials for the development of infrastructure, industry, and construction, and its stable availability on the market holds significant economic and social importance.
According to data presented at the meeting, in recent years, with government support, the industry’s production capacity has significantly increased: whereas in 2014, about 300 thousand tons of cement were produced annually in the country, now the production volume exceeds 5 million tons per year.
Despite this, the president pointed out the rise in prices and shortage of cement in some regions. The causes were identified as deficiencies in the coordination of enterprises, underutilization of production capacities, weak market regulation, and insufficient control over the activities of retail networks.
It was particularly noted that some enterprises were halted for repairs during the most active construction season. Additionally, the price increase in some cases was influenced by the activities of intermediaries and dealers.
Rahmon emphasized that the increase in cement prices could affect construction rates, housing costs, the implementation of social projects, and the development of the national economy.
Who did the president instruct to rectify the situation?The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies was instructed to ensure full utilization of production capacities, coordinate the activities of enterprises, and consistently monitor the market. The Antimonopoly Service, in cooperation with other structures, was tasked with checking the activities of retail networks and intermediaries.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Committee on Architecture and Construction, the Ministry of Energy, the Committee for Environmental Protection, the Main Directorate of Geology, the Ministry of Transport, and the State Unitary Enterprise «Rohi Ohani Tojikiston» also received assignments. They are to take measures to ensure a stable market supply, develop production, improve logistics, provide electricity, and comply with environmental requirements.
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