Mongolia exported 3.45 million tons of coal from the beginning of the year to April 14. This is a decrease of 62.4 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the Customs General Administration (CGA), coal export revenue fell to USD 274.5 million. By borders, 1.58 million tons of coal has been exported through Gashuunsukhait port, dropped by 66.4 percent from a year ago. The average of 20-30 freight trucks crossing the borders daily since export reopens; however, the number of trucks increased to 107 as of Monday. In addition, 600-800 trucks transborder regularly. At Shiveekhuren border, coal export turned to 868,200 tons, decreasing by 76.4 percent year over year. Mining companies that mine coal from Nariinsukhait deposit are exporting through the border.On average, 70 trucks cross the border per day but from Monday, the number of freight trucks has risen to 160. It is fourfold less compared to regular transportation. Therefore, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) has obligated to resume the borders export of Bayankhoshuu, Bichigt, Bulgan and reopen the Burgastai border.

Published Date:2020-04-17