Tajikistan Launches $150 Million Textile Mega-Project with Russia’s BTK Consortium

Tajikistan is set to transform its light industry sector through a $150 million full-cycle textile cluster, developed in partnership with Russia’s BTK consortium.

The landmark project - spanning from cotton cultivation to garment production - aims to create up to 10,000 new jobs and boost the nation’s export potential, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

Approved by the Government of Tajikistan, the project will be implemented in three stages through 2035. The first phase, running until 2028, includes $30 million in investments for factory construction and modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and the cultivation of 15,000 hectares of farmland.

Investors will benefit from tax breaks, legal incentives, and a simplified visa regime for foreign specialists. Once ratified by parliament, the agreement will mark a major step in expanding Tajikistan’s industrial base and GDP contribution from the textile sector.

According to project forecasts, total revenues could hit $2.9 billion by 2035, with income spread across all stages - from cotton ($400 million) and yarn ($700 million) to knitwear ($800 million) and garments (over $1 billion).

The first phase focuses on developing 5,000 hectares in Vakhsh Valley and Kulob region, later expanding to 15,000 hectares by 2035. Modern drip irrigation and energy-efficient technologies will be introduced, enabling the domestic processing of up to 50,000 tons of raw cotton annually.

By the final stage, Tajikistan aims to become a regional textile powerhouse, exporting up to 70 per cent of its products - from everyday apparel to school uniforms - and establishing a sustainable value chain from raw cotton to ready-made garments.