Government approves construction of four new cement plants in Tajikistan
The Government of Tajikistan has approved the construction of four new cement plants across the country, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies reported.
According to the ministry, one plant will be built in the Khatlon region, one in the Sughd region, and two in the districts subordinate to the central government. Investors have already been identified for the projects.
The initiative follows instructions issued by President Emomali Rahmon at a government meeting on May 28, 2026, where he called on relevant authorities to ensure full domestic supply of cement produced in Tajikistan.
Expanding production capacity
Under the presidential directive, four new cement plants with a combined annual capacity of 5 million tons are expected to become operational within the next 2–3 years, by 2029.
Officials say this expansion will double the country’s cement production capacity, ensuring full coverage of domestic demand with locally produced cement at more affordable prices.
The total investment in the projects is estimated at 4.4 billion somoni.
Site selection and logistics
The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies formed an interagency working group to evaluate investor proposals and assess technical, economic, geographic, and logistical factors, including the location of raw material deposits.
Following this assessment, the proposed distribution of plants was confirmed: one in Khatlon, one in Sughd, and two in the districts under republican subordination.
Authorities say this distribution will help reduce transportation costs, lower final product prices, and ensure more equal access to cement across all regions of the country.
Economic impact and employment
The new facilities are expected to produce up to 5 million tons of cement annually, fully meeting domestic demand and potentially creating export opportunities.
During the construction phase, more than 4,500 local and foreign specialists will be employed. Once operational, the plants are expected to create over 3,000 permanent jobs with competitive wages.
The projects are being implemented by local investors, with funding covering construction, import of modern equipment and technologies, and development of supporting infrastructure.
According to the ministry, one plant will be built in the Khatlon region, one in the Sughd region, and two in the districts subordinate to the central government. Investors have already been identified for the projects.
The initiative follows instructions issued by President Emomali Rahmon at a government meeting on May 28, 2026, where he called on relevant authorities to ensure full domestic supply of cement produced in Tajikistan.
Expanding production capacity
Under the presidential directive, four new cement plants with a combined annual capacity of 5 million tons are expected to become operational within the next 2–3 years, by 2029.
Officials say this expansion will double the country’s cement production capacity, ensuring full coverage of domestic demand with locally produced cement at more affordable prices.
The total investment in the projects is estimated at 4.4 billion somoni.
Site selection and logistics
The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies formed an interagency working group to evaluate investor proposals and assess technical, economic, geographic, and logistical factors, including the location of raw material deposits.
Following this assessment, the proposed distribution of plants was confirmed: one in Khatlon, one in Sughd, and two in the districts under republican subordination.
Authorities say this distribution will help reduce transportation costs, lower final product prices, and ensure more equal access to cement across all regions of the country.
Economic impact and employment
The new facilities are expected to produce up to 5 million tons of cement annually, fully meeting domestic demand and potentially creating export opportunities.
During the construction phase, more than 4,500 local and foreign specialists will be employed. Once operational, the plants are expected to create over 3,000 permanent jobs with competitive wages.
The projects are being implemented by local investors, with funding covering construction, import of modern equipment and technologies, and development of supporting infrastructure.
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