Road transport accounts for over 82% of Kyrgyzstan’s total freight volume

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, road transport continues to lead Kyrgyzstan’s cargo shipping industry, accounting for over 82% of the total freight volume in the first 11 months of 2024. During this period, the country transported more than 48.638 mn tons of cargo across all modes of transport, a 5.9% increase (2.722 mn tons) compared to the same period in 2023. Road Transport: A total of 40.001 mn tons of goods were transported by road, reflecting a 7.8% rise (2.879 mn tons) compared to the previous year. Rail Transport: Rail freight volumes reached 8.227 mn tons, marking a 3.1% decline (0.261 mn tons) from 2023. Air Transport: Cargo transported by air saw a significant surge, increasing by 252.5% to 0.042 mn tons, a gain of 0.03 mn tons year-over-year. Pipeline Transport: Pipeline shipments rose by 25.6%, totaling 0.368 mn tons, an increase of 0.075 mn tons. The steady growth in road transport highlights its critical role in Kyrgyzstan’s logistics and freight sectors. Meanwhile, the substantial growth in air