Kyrgyzstan Extends Ban on Ferrous Metal Exports for Six Months

The Kyrgyz government has decided to extend its ban on the export of ferrous metal scrap and waste for an additional six months. This new temporary prohibition aims to manage the domestic supply and demand of these materials.

The ban will cover products classified under the Eurasian Economic Union's Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System code 7204. It is set to take effect three days after the official document is published. The State Customs Service and the Border Service have been tasked with enforcing the measure to prevent illegal exports.

This extension effectively continues a previous ban that was enacted on February 18, 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is responsible for notifying the World Trade Organization and the Eurasian Economic Commission about the new restriction. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will inform the CIS Executive Committee.

The new resolution will come into force 10 days after it is signed, replacing the prior ruling. This move signals Kyrgyzstan's continued focus on retaining its metal resources within the country for potential domestic processing and use.