BISHKEK - In Kyrgyzstan, production in the mining sector amounted to 21.3 billion soms ($243,6 mln) from January to March 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the physical volume index increased by 30.4% compared to the same period last year, 24.kg reports.
In March alone, enterprises in the sector produced goods worth over 6.6 billion soms ($75.5 million).
The highest growth was recorded in the other mineral extraction sector, where volumes increased 2.9-fold. Pebble, gravel, and crushed stone production reached almost 700,000 tons, while natural sand production increased by 84.8% to 296,000 tons.
The metal ore sector also showed strong growth, growing by 44.2%. Coal mining increased production by 1.8%. Brown coal production increased to 867,500 tons, while hard coal production decreased by 28.3%.
Amid overall industry growth, a decline was noted in the oil and gas sector. Crude oil production decreased by 12.2% to 59,100 tons, and natural gas production fell by 2.1% to 9.4 million cubic meters.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 29, 2026