Over the five months 2018, to compare the indicators of 2017, Tajikistan imported flour for 9.1 thousand tons, while the import of wheat increased by approximately 45.4 thousand tons, reports the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the country.

It is noted that 14.3 thousand tons of flour for the amount of $ 3.1 million were received in the country for this period of this year, which is 9.1 thousand tons less compared to the same period of the last year.

During this period, the growth in the volume of wheat imports compared to last year's indicators - by 45.4 thousand tons. In January-May of this year, 405.4 thousand tons of wheat were imported into the country for $ 69.3 million. Kazakhstan remains the main supplier of flour and wheat to the Tajik market.

Nowadays, more than 90% of Tajikistan's domestic demand for flour is met through domestic production. The country has significantly increased the volume of grain processing, especially wheat, which led to a decrease in flour imports.

“The Qazaq Times”