UK Leads Kyrgyzstan’s Gold Exports in 2024

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In the first nine months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported 15% more gold compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

In total, during this period, Kyrgyzstan exported 11.3 tons of gold worth $853 million. This is a 15 percent increase in weight and a 37 percent increase in value compared to the same period last year, when 9.9 tons worth $619 million were exported.

The leading buyer of Kyrgyz gold in 2024 was the United Kingdom. The UK purchased 8.5 tons of gold for $660 million, accounting for 75 percent of the total gold export volume.