DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 25. The majority of entrepreneurs in Tajikistan are engaged in the light industry (the production of textiles, silk, and clothing), food, and processing industries, the Trade and Industry Chamber of Tajikistan said, Trend reports.
Among these sectors, the production and processing of fruits, the textile industry, poultry and egg production, meat and dairy products, and household chemicals have attracted the highest number of entrepreneurs.
Additionally, a significant number of entrepreneurs are engaged in the mining industry and machinery manufacturing.
In the last five years, the list of domestically produced industrial products in Tajikistan has increased by 40 percent. During this period, 1,382 industrial plants and enterprises have been constructed and put into operation, creating 15,000 new job opportunities.
Furthermore, in its 30 years of independence, Tajikistan has successfully established 2,500 manufacturing enterprises. As of 2022, there were 2,800 active industrial enterprises, providing employment to 85,000 workers.