During the first 11 months of 2023, Kyrgyzstan exported 15.5 tons of gold, generating a state revenue of $972.8 million. This is an increase of $971.7 million compared to the same period last year when gold sales abroad amounted to only $1.086 million, according to official statistics reported by Akchabar.
Switzerland shows the greatest interest, receiving the most significant portion of the gold – 12.8 tons, valued at $807 million. It is worth noting that there was no gold export to Switzerland in the previous year.
Gold export (в $mln)
|
Countries |
2023 |
2022 |
|
Switzerland |
807 |
0 |
|
China (Hong Kong) |
85,2 |
0 |
|
UAE |
80,3 |
0,296 |
|
Turkiye |
0,3417 |
0,790 |
Following Switzerland, the next largest share of gold was exported to Hong Kong, where the volume amounted to 1.4 tons, totaling $85.2 million. The United Arab Emirates also received 1.3 tons of gold, with a total value of $80.3 million. Turkey is also included in the list of countries to which Kyrgyzstan supplied precious metal, but with a modest volume of 5.6 kilograms, valued at $341.7 thousand.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
January 18, 2024