After two decades of dormancy, a sugar refinery in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, has resumed operations, as confirmed by official statements, Afghanistan.Ru reported. The director, Mohammad Karim Waziri, emphasized the dedicated efforts invested in the factory's revival, highlighting that the facility, previously badly damaged during the civil war, has been successfully restored. Currently, the facility has procured 10,000 tonnes of sugar beets from the public for processing.
Every 10 tonnes of beetroot yields one tonne of sugar. The factory, now employing 150 individuals, can process up to 400 tonnes of beetroot daily. Director Waziri further revealed that farmers have been provided with complimentary fertilizers and seeds as incentives to cultivate sugar beets.
The revival of the sugar factory has been met with enthusiasm among both the workforce and the local community. An employee shared that the monthly salary for their role now stands at $206 (10,000 Afghani), reflecting a positive economic impact on individual livelihoods. Additionally, a local elder affirmed that the resurgence of the factory is expected to generate employment opportunities for many locals and farmers in the region, as reported by ATV.
As the factory resumes full-scale production, the market is witnessing a shift in the dynamics of sugar pricing. Currently, the cost of one tonne of sugar is reported to be $62, reflecting the interplay of supply and demand in the post-revitalization phase.
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