Afghanistan’s Taj-e-Watan Dairy Launches Infant Formula Exports to Three Neighboring Countries
Officials at the Taj-e-Watan dairy and beverage factory in Kandahar province have announced that within the next month, they will begin the production and export of infant formula milk to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in addition to serving domestic markets.
The factory, which began operations two years ago in the Aino Mina area of Kandahar, currently has the capacity to produce up to 200 tons of various dairy products daily. Shahid Ahmad Popal, the factory manager, said the new products are intended not only for Afghan children but also prepared for export.
Employees of Taj-e-Watan say that due to the high quality of its products, domestic demand continues to rise. Mohebullah, one of the workers, noted that the factory’s local products are of satisfactory quality and have led to increased production due to customer satisfaction. Fazl Ahmad, another employee, added that in addition to milk and cream, the factory also produces energy drinks and purified water.
Abdul Ahad Siddiqi, head of the Kandahar Chamber of Commerce and Investment, emphasized in an interview with the media that domestic investment in the food industry—particularly dairy—has significantly met Afghanistan’s market needs. He said factories like Taj-e-Watan operate to standard and are capable of meeting part of the country’s demand while also boosting exports.
According to chamber officials, more than 200 production factories are currently active in Kandahar province. Their products not only meet domestic consumption but have also entered regional markets—an encouraging development for Afghanistan’s economic growth amid current restrictions under the Taliban administration.
