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Coal market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the coal market volume in Kyrgyzstan contracted to 2.1 million tons in 2019 before recovering to 2.2 million tons in 2020. During this period, the domestic market faced a seasonal shortage of solid fuel in the heating season, which sustained demand. Authorities considered introducing export duties on coal to boost domestic supply, potentially stabilizing available volumes.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, reaching 2.8 million tons, driven by a rise in domestic coal production to over 3 million tons. Major mining companies like OsOO «Periti-Coal» were key contributors, supplying regions and making substantial budget payments. In 2022, despite further production growth to 3.6 million tons, market volume dipped slightly to 2.7 million tons as increased exports offset domestic availability, while market value grew to $98.6 million due to higher prices. Ongoing discussions about export restrictions highlighted efforts to prioritize local needs.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kyrgyzstan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coal in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of coal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Kyrgyzstan's coal production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 3 063 K t of coal, marking a 14.4% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 27.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	2.8%	14.4%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Kyrgyzstan's coal production has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 84 737 K $ US, showing a significant increase of 16.0% over the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 32.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	3.3%	16.0%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coal from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, K t

Kyrgyzstan exported 1 061 K t of coal in 2021, up by 7.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 39.3%, representing an annualized growth rate of 11.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 3.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 33.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.5%	(3.2%)	7.8%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan remained the primary market for coal exports in kind, accounting for 86.8% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Kyrgyzstan exported 29 357 K $ US worth of coal in 2021, indicating a 9.4% increase relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 44.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.1%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 2.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 35.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.8%	(2.7%)	9.4%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Uzbekistan played a leading role in coal exports in value terms from Kyrgyzstan, holding an 88.6% share of total flows. The remainder was spread across other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coal to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 481 K t and peaked in 2021, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported a total of coal, up by 71.3% over the past year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 40.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.3%)	(2.0%)	71.3%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the import market structure was highly concentrated, with Kazakhstan alone responsible for 99.9% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2020 at 11 586 K $ US and peaked in 2021, differing by a factor of 2.5. In 2021, the volume of coal imports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 28 819 K $ US, representing an abrupt increase of 148.7% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 35.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US