Tajikistan: Cement plants produced 1.55Mt of cement in the first quarter of 2026, up by 9% year-on-year. Demand is also high, amidst increased homebuilding, roadbuilding and other infrastructure projects and increased exports to Afghanistan. Reconstruction work following a mudslide in Kulob, Khatlon, on 1 May 2026 also further increased cement demand. As a result, there are widespread reported shortages. Limited supplies of cement are reportedly available in the Tajik capital, Dushanbe, during morning hours. Meanwhile, builders in Khorog, Gorno-Badakhsha, have been without access to cement since April 2026.
Asia-Plus News cited industry sources that reported on-going shutdowns for maintenance at plants, including the 1.2Mt/yr Jung-Tsai Mohir cement plant in Yovon, Khatlon.
