- Specialists from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have presented recommendations for improving warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region (EDB, 2025). The report emphasizes key areas, among which agrilogistics and the storage of agricultural products stand out.
- Analysts of the EDB presented practical recommendations for the development of warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region (EDB, 2025). Their report emphasizes the importance of eliminating bottlenecks and implementing systemic solutions, which will contribute to the growth of trade, transit, and economic integration.
- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, clothing production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025 amounted to 16.7 billion soms, which is 24.5% more compared to the same period in 2024, when the volume reached 13.4 billion soms at current prices. The physical volume index in the "clothing production" sector for the specified period was 117%, indicating growth in production in real terms.
- Data from the Ministry of Economy shows that as a result of this change, fish farming productivity has reached record levels. Catch statistics (in tons):
- According to information from the Ministry of Economy, citing data from the Oilseed Processing Committee of the Agricultural Development Association of the Kyrgyz Republic, enterprises engaged in the processing of vegetable oils produced 3,354,337 liters of finished oil and 4,465,178 kilograms of meal/cake, processing 9,783,022 kilograms of imported sunflower during the specified period. At the same time, processing of local raw materials did not take place during the reporting period.
According to the Ministry of Economy, as of October 10, the grain stocks at milling plants amount to 67.3 thousand tons, while flour stocks do not exceed 12 thousand tons (excluding FGM). The situation is complicated by transit restrictions through Kazakhstan: out of 84 applications for the transportation of Russian grain in September, only 24 were approved, which is 28%. As a result, processors have started to actively purchase grain in Kazakhstan, and its share in the total grain imports has
In 2025, the agro-industrial sector will receive more than 6 billion soms in the form of preferential loans with an interest rate of 6%. This information was announced by the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, Mukhtar Chynaliev, in an interview on the radio. As Chynaliev noted, in 2022, 10 billion soms were allocated for financing the agro-industrial complex, and later an additional 7 billion was added. As a result, the total volume of preferential loans
- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, tobacco products worth 27 million 504.3 thousand soms were produced in Kyrgyzstan. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the production volume amounted to 13 million 907.5 thousand soms.
- This year, 35 processing enterprises out of the 63 planned have started functioning in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the radio by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture. Chynaliev noted that more than 11,000 processing organizations are successfully operating in the country, the majority of which are concentrated in the vicinity of Bishkek and the Chui region. The next largest numbers are found in Osh and other major urbanized areas.
- At the seminar held on November 20, Gulкайыр Kaipova, acting chief specialist of the accreditation department of certification bodies at the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center, shared important information about the number of accredited bodies. Currently, there are 36 such institutions operating in the country. “The registry has over 20 bodies authorized to conduct certification and issue declarations of conformity,” she noted.
- In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of kumis imported into Kyrgyzstan amounted to 488,028 liters, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, the export of this drink during the same period was only 38,936 liters. It should be noted that information about transit supplies is absent from the document.
- In his speech, Chynaliev noted that according to strategic documents, by 2030 it is planned to achieve a 30% processing rate of agricultural products. “Currently, processing accounts for only 10-15% of the total volume of agricultural products; however, growth is already observed in some sectors. For example, sugar beets are processed completely, dairy products are at 49%, while in other sectors this figure fluctuates between 5 and 10%,” he added. To increase the level of processing, farmers
- As of October 23, 2025, 86 entities within the framework of the "Development of Breeding Livestock in the Kyrgyz Republic" project have received loans totaling 291.06 million soms for the purchase of high-yield breeding livestock, according to information from the Ministry of Finance. This project was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 139-r dated March 5, 2025. The program operators are OJSC "Ayil Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank." The total credit
- The Regional Administration for the Talas Region of the Land and Water Supervision Service, in conjunction with the prosecutor's office of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts, conducted an inspection of fish farms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspection, it was established that the main fish breeding is carried out using drainage water.
- In Kyrgyzstan, the average salary for the first nine months of 2025 exceeded 47,000 soms, said Nasirdin Shamshiev, an economist and research fellow at the Musa Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz Economic University, on the air. The economist noted that the incomes of the country's residents increased by 19.5%, while the average pension amount rose by 5.8%.
Currently, over 3,000 requests for the legalization of agricultural land have been registered in Bishkek. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, at a press conference held on November 19. He noted that each application will be thoroughly reviewed, and until the discussion of the city’s general plan is completed, all plots will be defined in accordance with the legalization requirements. “There is still a lot of work ahead, and we are open to any comments and
On November 19, on the air of the radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Uran Chekirbaev, discussed changes in prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the rise in prices affects not only socially significant products and emphasized the importance of analyzing the country's economy as a whole, which demonstrates positive dynamics.
- On the air, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Asel Kenenbaeva reported on the ongoing digitalization in the agricultural sector, under which all services of the ministry will be available in electronic format by the end of the year. Kenenbaeva noted that significant records have been achieved in the industry both at the national level and in a global context. One of the main aspects of this digitalization is the "Farmer Service Centers"
- During a radio broadcast on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Department of Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy, and Pricing of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, shared data on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods for 2023, for which state control may be introduced in the domestic market.
- The country is actively implementing the "30+20+10" project, which is aimed at the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This was reported on the radio by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. “Previously, we worked in the format of ‘3+2’, which included three areas of crop production and two of livestock. In this case, farmers were supported by agronomists, veterinarians, and specialists from agricultural authorities. To
- On the air of the radio on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly and Competition Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, spoke about the regulation of meat prices in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods that may be subject to state price regulation in the domestic market in 2023. Of these, 11 items relate to food products.
- According to information from the Ministry of Economy, the gross agricultural output of Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025 amounted to 407.4 billion soms. Compared to the same period in 2024, there is a real growth of 2%, achieved in both crop production and livestock.
- On November 13, 2025, at the international border crossing point, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Krasnoyarsk Territory completed the processing of a batch of 565 decorative birds, including budgerigars, cockatiels, ring-necked parakeets, and lovebirds. These birds were delivered by air from the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, located in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from Rosselkhoznadzor. This batch of birds fully complied with all veterinary and sanitary
- According to statistical data, from January to October 2025, industrial enterprises in Kyrgyzstan produced gross output worth 595 billion soms. This figure is 9.8% higher than in the same period of 2024.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of certain varieties of fruit and berry seedlings, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will last for six months. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. As noted by the ministry, there is a growing diversity of fruit and berry varieties in the country, which creates a need for the development of new,
- Since the beginning of the year, from January 1 to November 17, 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Office for the Chuvash Republic and the Ulyanovsk Region has monitored the export of more than 1700 tons of onion sets grown in the territory of Chuvashia. This information was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total volume, over 1300 tons were sent to the Republic of Belarus. In addition, onion sets were also exported to Moldova, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Romania, Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan.
- A temporary ban on the export of live cattle has been established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This measure is aimed at increasing the volume of meat products in the domestic market and influencing price reduction.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry varieties for a period of six months — from January 1 to June 30, 2026. This draft resolution has been presented for public discussion.
- As part of the field commissions conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), meetings were held with representatives of the city administration, the Antimonopoly Service, and law enforcement agencies to discuss the implementation of meat products. According to the press service of GKNB, starting from August 11, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic introduced state regulation of meat prices, limiting their maximum cost to 690 soms per kilogram.
- During the meeting on November 17, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission highlighted key areas for improving industrial cooperation in the construction and road machinery sector among the EAEU countries. Among the proposals is the implementation of production of construction and road machinery that utilizes alternative energy sources, such as gas motor fuel, electricity, and hydrogen. There will also be an emphasis on improving the quality of components and parts produced in the
According to the data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, by 2025, industrial companies in the country have started to rely less on borrowed funds provided by commercial banks. In the first nine months of the current year, the volume of lending in the sector amounted to 5.9 billion soms, which is 10.3% lower than the figures for the same period last year.
From January to September 2025, commercial banks provided loans amounting to 31.4 billion soms for agricultural needs, according to information from the NBKR. Compared to the same period last year, this figure increased by 8.6% in nominal terms. The weighted average interest rate on issued loans ranged from 15.42% to 18.92%. Thus, loans for agriculture accounted for 8.3% of the total volume of all loans issued since the beginning of the year.
- In Kyrgyzstan, 700-750 agricultural cooperatives are actively operating, as stated in a report from one of the IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) projects. According to the fund's estimates, cooperatives face a number of problems, including deep-seated distrust stemming from the historical experience of collectivization, as well as inadequate management, limited opportunities for consolidation, lack of technical knowledge, and poor integration into market structures.
- From January to October 2025, the volume of food production in the republic amounted to 59.4 billion soms, according to statistical data. In the same period of 2024, this figure was 49.1 billion soms. The physical volume index in this sector was 127.7%, which confirms a real output growth of 27.7% compared to the same period in 2024. In October 2025, the volume of food production amounted to 7 billion soms (6,978.4 million soms), which is 4.7% more than in October 2024 (6,667 million soms).
- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, all regions of the republic showed growth in industrial production, except for the Issyk-Kul region. The leader in terms of production volume is the Chui region, where goods worth approximately 267 billion soms were produced, which is 10.8% more than last year. The Chui region accounts for 45% of the total industrial output of the country.
On November 17, 2025, an online meeting was held, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Representatives from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, local government administrations, city mayors, and market leaders participated in the event. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported this. During the meeting, important issues concerning food security and price stability for essential food products, particularly beef and lamb, were
- A meeting was held at the Ministry of Economy, under the leadership of Daniyar Amangeldiev, with the participation of representatives from government structures and participants in the sewing industry. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. During the meeting, issues related to the import of Kyrgyz products to the Russian market were discussed.
- In Kyrgyzstan, 44 dairy processors with export licenses operate at only 60% of their capacity. This assessment is presented in the IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) report. The lack of quality raw milk has become the main reason for the low utilization of production facilities, the fund notes. This creates opportunities for improving the milk collection process at the level of rural settlements, as well as for developing cold logistics systems and creating integrated
- According to the Ministry of Finance, within the framework of the "Agricultural Financing" program — 13, rural producers received preferential loans totaling 6,487 million soms. As of October 30, 2025, the total amount of issued loans reached 4 billion 81.22 million soms:
- Pastures in Kyrgyzstan account for 45% of the country's total area, according to an IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) report. The total area of pastures reaches 9.15 million hectares.
- On the air of the radio program, Turatbek Idrisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, shared information about the operations of sugar factories in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the factories are capable of receiving between 16,000 to 17,000 tons of beets daily, while the processing amounts to approximately 6,000 to 6,500 tons per day. Idrisov explained that the factories
- In the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported a total of 86.3 thousand tons of meat and meat products from EAEU countries and third countries. This information was published in a consolidated report by the Ministry of Agriculture regarding foreign and mutual trade. During the same period, exports amounted to 6.2 thousand tons.
This year, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating stable results in the yield of major agricultural crops, despite less favorable weather conditions compared to the previous year. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Turatbek Idrisov on the radio. Idrisov noted that in the Talas region, the yield of peppers reached 25–27 tons per hectare, which is significantly higher than the normal level, which ranged from 15 to 18 tons.
The harvest of major agricultural crops in Kyrgyzstan is nearing completion, as reported by Turatbek Idrisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in an interview on the radio. According to him, the current situation with the harvest is as follows: In the Chui Valley, 97–98% of the harvest has been completed; The collection of vegetables and fruits is almost finished — also 97–98%; The
- The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has made changes to the existing rules for managing irrigation infrastructure. According to decree No. 706, adopted on October 30, 2025, amendments have been made to the document "On Effective Management and Development of the Water Management Sector," which was approved on April 29, 2024.
- According to statistical data, from January to October 2025, the republic extracted minerals worth 56 billion 934 million 609.6 thousand soms. In the same period of 2024, the volume of extraction amounted to 49 billion 103 million 125.1 thousand soms.
- An agricultural fair has started in the Batken region with the assistance of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as reported by the department. The main goal of this event is to offer residents quality and affordable food products, as well as to provide local producers the opportunity to sell their products directly, without intermediaries.
The Central Asian countries possess significant but insufficiently explored reserves of rare earth metals and could join efforts for their development and processing. This opinion was expressed by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, at the seventh consultative meeting of the leaders of the region's countries, as reported by TASS. According to Tokayev, cooperation in the field of rare earth resources opens new horizons, as the implementation of modern technologies and
