Kyrgyzstan: Portland cement imports from China reached 28,700t between January and November 2025, marking a 480-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the General Customs Administration of China. The total value of the imported cement reached US$2.4m. Monthly imports exceeded 1000t starting in May 2025, which coincides with the launch of construction works for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The bulk of imports occurred during the summer months, accounting for 63% of the annual total. /Global Cement