BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 20. A six-month
ban has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan on the export of mineral
fertilizers beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic
Union (EAEU), Trend
reports via the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The corresponding decision was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet
of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of
Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliyev.
Furthermore, the restriction applies to exports outside the EAEU
and is aimed at regulating the domestic market. The ban does not
apply to goods transported under the customs transit procedure,
humanitarian assistance provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, or
mineral fertilizers previously imported from third countries if
they are found to be non-compliant with established quality
requirements.
Relevant state bodies have been instructed to strengthen
oversight and take measures to prevent the illegal export of
certain types of mineral fertilizers.
The introduction of such measures is justified in view of the
upcoming agricultural season, a period when fertilizers are needed
domestically.
Kyrgyzstan experiences a significant demand for mineral
fertilizers; however, it currently lacks domestic production
facilities, resulting in a heavy reliance on imports, primarily
nitrogen and phosphorus from Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan.
The nation is strategically forging alliances with firms such as
Indorama to ensure a steady supply chain. Additionally, it is
advancing a $410 million project, set for 2025, to establish a
local production facility designed to fulfill an annual demand of
approximately 250,000–280,000 tons, all with the goal of enhancing
agricultural productivity.
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