ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 25. The State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (GTSBT) saw the successful sale of light industry products and construction materials on February 24, Trend reports.
Among the buyers, businesses from Afghanistan dipped their toes into the Turkmen market and struck a deal with the Ministry of Industry and Construction Production for the purchase of Portland cement worth $1,900,000.
The local businesses also made strides in their procurements as they purchased a tea drink with licorice root from the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, totaling 139,388 manat ($39,830).
GTSBT, founded in 1994, plays a vital role in the country’s economic landscape. As the primary institution for regulating export-import operations, it facilitates transparent transactions and promotes trade in various sectors, including petrochemicals, agriculture, textiles, and construction materials. The exchange also strengthens Turkmenistan’s international trade relations, creating opportunities for foreign investment and expanding economic ties with other nations.
