Mongolia’s Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 10.5 Billion www.montsame.mn
Mongolia traded with 139 countries during the first four months of 2026, with total foreign trade turnover reaching USD 10.5 billion.
According to the National Statistics Office, exports amounted to USD 6.8 billion, while imports totalled USD 3.7 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of USD 3.1 billion.
Compared to the same period last year, total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 2.7 billion, or 34.4%. Exports rose sharply by USD 2.6 billion, or 60.6%, while imports grew by USD 111.8 million, or 3.1%. The foreign trade balance increased 4.6 times, up by USD 2.5 billion year-on-year.
The rise in exports was primarily driven by strong growth in mineral commodity shipments. Exports of copper ores and concentrates increased by USD 1.7 billion, while coal exports grew by USD 730.4 million. Gold exports rose by USD 101.8 million, and exports of lead ores and concentrates increased by USD 26 million.
However, several export categories recorded declines during the period. Exports of refined copper and copper alloys fell by USD 18.7 million, while fluorspar ores and concentrates decreased by USD 9.7 million. Crude petroleum oil exports declined by USD 6.7 million, and horse meat exports dropped by USD 2.6 million.
Published Date:2026-05-12





