In the first six months of 2026, coal was among the commodities that generated a significant trade surplus for Kyrgyzstan, with the surplus exceeding $44,725.7 million. Coal and lignite exports were 7.5 times higher than imports. The main export destinations were Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Exports of…
In January-May, Kyrgyzstan’s coal trade showed growth in export potential and a gradual decline in dependence on imports, data from the National Statistical Committee said. Exports of hard coal from Kyrgyzstan exceeded 522,938.6 tons in the first five months of 2026, up by 11.2% YoY. Revenue from exports reached 2,164,955.7 billion soms ($24,757.8 million), up…
The restrictions are temporary and will remain in effect for six months, the Cabinet of Ministers has announced. The ban applies to products with the following HS codes: – 2701 — Hard coal, as well as briquettes, pellets, and similar solid fuels obtained from it. – 2702 — Lignite, or brown coal (agglomerated or non-agglomerated,…
In January-March, Azerbaijan imported 5,438 tons of coal (anthracite, bituminous, and others) worth $1.1 million. This is 2.3 times and 84% more, respectively, than in the same period in 2025. During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 4,883 tons of coal from Russia (up 2.1-fold) worth $933,000 (+65%), 490 tons from Kazakhstan worth $61,200 (there were…
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8% compared to the same period in 2025. In April, the sector produced 7,219.2 billion soms worth of output, exceeding the previous year’s figure by 7%. The main influx came from…
A time capsule laying ceremony was held in the village of Nura in Alay district of Osh region, marking the launch of a major strategic project in Kyrgyzstan’s energy and logistics sector, the Ministry of Energy reported. According to the ministry, this initiative is one of the largest infrastructure steps aimed at expanding the country’s…
The First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal met with the leaders of the coal industry unions. They discussed the key problems that were currently of concern to miners and the measures of the Ministry of Energy to solve them. According to the head of the Ministry of Energy, the…
Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev visited Besh-Burkhan coalfield in Nookat district of Osh region. The minister inspected the progress of mining operations and assessed the upgraded infrastructure of the enterprise, the ministry’s press service reported. The deposit covers an area of 317.2 hectares, including 7 hectares allocated for the production site. Geological surveys confirm…