BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 21. Kyrgyzstan exported 2,061 tons of unprocessed lead from January through April 2024, which is a 63.3 percent increase compared to the same months in 2023 (1,262 tons), Trend reports.
According to the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the value of these exports totaled $3.748 million, increasing by 57 percent compared to January–April 2023 ($2.377 million).
During the reporting period, the majority of Kyrgyz cement was exported to Türkiye – 1,351 tons worth $2.622 million. Additionally, 690 tons worth $1.104 million were exported to China, and 19 tons worth $20,857 to Russia.
Overall, Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade turnover reached $5.171 billion from January through April 2024, which is a 27.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023 ($4.051 billion).
Exports amounted to $760.6 million, which is an increase of 19.7 percent compared to the $635.678 million recorded in January–April 2023. Imports grew by 29.2 percent compared to $3.415 billion in the same period in 2023, reaching $4.411 billion from January through April 2024.