The Government of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution lifting the ban on cement imports, according to a statement from the Cabinet’s press service.
The decision, signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to stabilize the country’s construction market.
The move follows a price monitoring report by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, which found that while cement prices in the south of the country remain stable, prices for M-400 grade cement are rising in the north.
“The price increase is linked to repair work at local production facilities and a seasonal surge in demand,” the Antimonopoly Service explained.
As of now, retail prices in Bishkek range from 530 to 600 soms ($6.0 – $6.8) for a 50-kilogram bag. In mid-April, the same amount was available for 380 soms ($4.3). At the same time, large buyers - including the State Mortgage Company - are still receiving cement at stable prices.
Following regulatory intervention, some vendors have already begun lowering prices. The lifting of import restrictions is expected to help normalize the cement market in the near future.
According to the National Statistics Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the construction sector accounted for more than half of the country’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2025. Amid a nationwide construction boom, cement has become the most in-demand building material, prompting producers and intermediaries to hike prices.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
May 12, 2025