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Kyrgyzstan: Cement imports rose by 330% year-on-year to 38,000t in January 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee. Kazakhstan supplied 24,700t, Uzbekistan 13,100t and Iran 189t. Total cement imports in 2024 increased by 220% to 0.5Mt, while domestic production rose by 4.3% to 3.1Mt.

Kyrgyzstan: Cement production rose by 20% year-on-year to 118,000t in January 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee.

The country's cement production increased by 4% year-on-year to 3.1Mt in 2024. Cement imports rose by 120% to 0.5Mt.

Türkiye: According to the Turkish Ministry of Trade, Türkiye's global cement exports declined by 6.2% in 2024 to US$4.3bn, with exports in December 2024 amounting to US$341m, a 3% year-on-year decrease. Cement exports over the 12-month period from December 2023 to December 2024 also stood at US$4.3bn.

Cement exports from Türkiye to Kyrgyzstan also dropped in 2024, by 86% year-on-year, amounting to US$3.9m. However, December 2024 exports to Kyrgyzstan rose 7.2% year-on-year to US$751,065.

Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan has lifted the temporary ban on the import of various types of cement. The Cabinet of Ministers signed a resolution to allow the import of Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement and similar hydraulic cements, in ready form or as clinker.

Kyrgyzstan: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Kyrgyzstan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into cement imports from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The investigation covers imports over the past three years amid a ‘sharp’ rise in import volumes, according to Kun.Uz news. Cement imports increased by 130% from January – September 2024, reaching 401,000t, with Kazakhstan exporting 269,700t of cement worth US$14.3m and Uzbekistan exporting 124,000t valued at US$9.2m. Uzbekistan’s cement exports increased from 1000t in 2023 to 123,000t during January – September 2024. The investigation aims to determine breaches of fair competition rules and protect Kyrgyz producers and the domestic market.

Kyrgyzstan: Cement production in Kyrgyzstan reached 2.06Mt between January and August 2024, marking a 2% increase from 2.02Mt during the same period of 2023. 375,000t of cement was produced in August 2024, marking an 18.7% increase compared to August 2023.

Kyrgyzstan: MP Alisher Kozuyev has called for the removal of the ban on importing Uzbek cement, stating during a parliamentary committee meeting on 24 September 2024 that it would reduce prices and enhance quality for Kyrgyz consumers by increasing market competition. He argued that the current ban supports local monopolies and raises domestic cement prices. The ban was introduced three months ago and is designed to protect local manufacturers, according to officials. Nonetheless, deputy minister of economy and commerce, Choro Seyitov, warned that cheaper Uzbek cement could threaten local industries, especially in the Osh region, and risk jobs and tax revenue. Seyitov also noted that some Uzbek cement does not meet Kyrgyz standards and certification requirements, and accused Uzbek exporters of price dumping.

Kyrgyzstan: A partly state-owned consortium of companies including Terek Tash and Zenit has commissioned a new 1.5Mt/yr clinker plant in Kemin, Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Oblast. Central Asia News has reported that the plant is intended to supply clinker for use in cement production at an upcoming grinding plant at Novo-Pokrovka in Chui. The projects have a combined value of US$150m.

Kyrgyzstan: China-based Yunsheng Mining (Yunnan) and China Yunsheng Group have signed an agreement with the Kyrgyz government to build a cement plant in Tyup, Issyk-Kul region. Business World Magazine has reported that the partners will also establish a hydroelectric power plant next to the plant. Yunsheng Mining (Yunnan) said that the project will help to promote a new model of economic cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China, based on the integration of commodities and energy.

Kyrgyzstan: The government says that construction of the upcoming 1Mt/yr Tash-Kumyr cement plant in Jalal-Abad region is 60% complete, and the plant is on track for commissioning in 2025. Central Asia News has reported that the facility will employ 250 – 300 people.