- According to the latest statistical data, the volume of mineral resource production from January to September 2025 amounted to 49 billion 977.5 million soms. The physical volume index compared to the same period in 2024 was 116.3%. In September, the production volume reached 7 billion 643.4 million soms, and the physical volume index was 121.6%.
- According to data for 2025, the manufacturing industry of Kyrgyzstan has shown a growth of 21.6%. This information was presented by the Deputy Director of the "Kyrgyzexport" Center, Tilek Jumaliev, at an international conference dedicated to economic development. He noted that among the leading sectors of the country's economy, the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries stand out. Also among the successful companies actively engaged in exports are manufacturers of
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), objects and land plots of the open joint-stock company "Sülüktükomur" were identified that were unlawfully sold and registered to affiliated persons. As a result of operational activities, the owners agreed to return the property back to the Sülüktü city administration.
- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new standard for the assessment of natural resources and subsoil, which has been included in the updated system of national assessment standards. This decision was formalized in Resolution No. 673, adopted on October 16, 2025, and published on October 21 in the newspaper "Erkin Too". This document introduces unified principles, approaches, and methodologies for the assessment of mineral, water, land, biological, and energy resources of the
During his visit, Shykmamatov visited Kahramanmaraş, which is one of Turkey's leading centers for the jewelry industry. Here, there are both traditional craft workshops and modern manufacturing complexes, as well as educational institutions. As part of the trip, a meeting was held with representatives of the Kahramanmaraş Jewelers' Chamber, where the prospects for cooperation, workforce training, and experience exchange in the field of jewelry production were discussed. It was
- From January to August 2025, the volume of beer exports from Kyrgyzstan to China increased by 31%. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, Kyrgyzstan exported 1.7 million liters of beer to China, amounting to $960 thousand. This is a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 1.3 million liters were supplied for a total of $585 thousand.
- At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council, Resolution No. 62 dated October 7, 2025, was adopted, according to which the equipment of the fuel laboratory, under the jurisdiction of the State Enterprise "Central Laboratory" of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, will be transferred to state ownership free of charge. This decision is aimed at improving the efficiency of municipal property use. The transfer of equipment will be
- This was stated by Cholpon Sydykova, the director of the Higher School of Economics and Business at I. Razakov KGTU and a candidate of economic sciences, at a scientific-practical conference held in Bishkek on October 29, 2025. She noted that the Institute of Transport, in collaboration with the city administration, has developed a number of proposals for optimizing road infrastructure, while the Institute of Architecture presented a project aimed at developing tourism and improving
- In the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 511.4 billion soms of industrial products, which is 10.2% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. By the end of September 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 75.5 billion soms, with the physical volume index compared to September of the previous year at 94.2%.
- According to the National Statistical Committee, the volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to 511 billion 430.3 million soms. This result exceeds the figures for the same period in 2024 by 10.2%. The index of the physical volume of industrial production during this time interval was 110.2% compared to January-September 2024.
- In the metallurgical industry of Kyrgyzstan, from January to August 2025, growth has been noted in several segments. This is evidenced by data published by the National Statistical Committee. In particular, the output of metal structures and their components increased by 11.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 23 thousand tons.
- The production volumes of textiles and clothing in Kyrgyzstan have shown growth in most categories. This information was announced by the National Statistical Committee. Fabric production increased by 47% compared to the same period last year, reaching 19.8 million square meters. Women's clothing reached a figure of 12.6 million units, which is 24% higher than the previous year's level.
In Kyrgyzstan, the opening of more than a hundred new manufacturing enterprises is expected by the end of the year. This was reported by Iskender Mamatov, head of the regional development policy department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on the radio. He noted that in 2024, 102 industrial enterprises were launched, and as of August 31 of the current year, their number reached 67.
- In the first eight months of 2025, the volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan reached 437.1 billion soms, indicating an increase of 11.5% compared to the same period in 2024. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee. At the regional level, the Naryn region stands out with the highest growth rate, where the physical volume index reached 176.9%. High figures are also observed in the Batken region — 126.6%, while in the major cities of Bishkek and Osh, the growth
In 2024, there were approximately 600 companies in the food industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, making this sector a leader among all branches of the manufacturing industry, where nearly 3,000 entities operate. It is important to note that one in five of these organizations is engaged in the production of food or beverages. Dairy enterprises occupy an impressive 16 out of 20 positions in tax contributions within this industry.
Ancient Metallurgy. The mastery of metal smelting in human history was a great discovery that led to the accelerated growth of productive forces in agriculture, woodworking, and metalworking; an increase in the combat capability of weaponry; the durability of household tools and weapons; and progressive economic and social changes in society. Based on archaeological sources, it has been revealed that some of the first metallic tools used by humans in 8-6 thousand BC were: awls with
Kyrgyzstan has deep traditions in the exploration of mineral resources. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, industries for coal, oil, lead, mercury, antimony, and copper were operational. During World War II, more than 20 enterprises were engaged in the extraction of lead, antimony, mercury, gold, tungsten, arsenic, and coal. Later, the mining and metallurgy sector of Kyrgyzstan played a significant role in the raw material economy of the USSR. The share of mineral product
The share of the forest, woodworking, and pulp and paper industry of the republic in 2000 was: by the number of employed workers 1.0%; by product output — 0.6%; by the value of fixed assets — 0.7%. Despite this, the industry is of great importance as it provides the population with essential items made from wood, widely used in everyday life.
The food industry of pre-revolutionary Kyrgyzstan was represented by several small artisanal enterprises: mills, oil presses, and breweries, as well as salt mines. By the time the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region was established, there were only 28 enterprises here. Before the war, the food industry of the republic grew significantly. New sectors emerged: meat, dairy (14 butter and cheese factories), sugar, winemaking, baking, and others.
The light industry of Kyrgyzstan encompasses its three sectors: textile, garment, and leather-footwear. It accounts for 24% of the industrial workforce and 30% of the gross output of all industries, which ensures its priority in the economic potential of the republic. Before the October Revolution, there were only a few private semi-handicraft enterprises in Kyrgyzstan for the primary processing of agricultural raw materials—wool washing and cotton cleaning points. During the pre-war five-year
In Kyrgyzstan, among metalworking enterprises, a repair and mechanical plant was commissioned in Bishkek in 1931. In the 1930s, the metalworking industry developed at an accelerated pace. From 1928 to 1940, the gross output of the industry increased by 10.4 times, while that of metalworking increased by 26.1 times. During this period, the foundation of domestic machine engineering was formed. Machine engineering developed particularly rapidly during the Great Patriotic War based on evacuated
The traces of ancient mining operations in the territory of Kyrgyzstan indicate that mercury, lead, zinc, gold, copper, etc. have been extracted here since ancient times. The volume of extraction of certain minerals speaks to a significant level of work during those times (for example, at the lead mines of Kana and Guta). Gold was historically mined in the Turkestan Range, in Chatkal, Uzun-Akmate, Talas, Suusamyr, Issyk-Kul, and other places. Before the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan was
Before 1917, the electric power industry in Kyrgyzstan, as a separate branch of industry, hardly existed. In 1913-14, only 5 small power plants operated with a total capacity of 265 kW: the thermal station of the Kyzyl-Kyisky coal deposit (121 kW), two hydropower plants in the city of Osh (120 kW), the Bishkek diesel power station (16.5 kW), and the Karakol diesel power station (7.5 kW).
The Republic has a significant amount of diverse fuel and energy resources. Involving them in production allows for gradually addressing the issues of reducing the import of energy carriers from other countries and increasing the efficiency of the fuel and energy complex, which consists of two major sectors: fuel production (coal, oil, gas extraction) and electric power generation. The fuel and energy complex represents an inter-industry system for the production of fuel and energy, including
The development of Kyrgyzstan's industry began even before the October Revolution. In 1913, the share of industrial production was 3%. Before the revolution, compared to Russia, industrial output per capita in Kyrgyzstan was 16 times lower. The industry, based on artisanal production, was engaged in the processing of agricultural raw materials (86.5% of total industrial output). Before the revolution, there was 1 artisanal candy factory, 2 breweries, and 2 tanneries operating in
In the first half of 2014, industrial enterprises produced goods worth 65,851.3 million soms, with a physical volume index of 107.2 percent compared to the first half of 2013. Excluding enterprises involved in the development of the Kumtor deposit, the figure was 40,799.8 million soms, or 105 percent, with a 103.7 percent index as of May 2014. In June 2014, industrial production amounted to 11,357.5 million soms, with a physical volume index of 110.3 percent compared to June 2013. Excluding
Water is essential for electricity production: over 90% of the electricity for household consumption in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is generated by hydropower plants. As for hydropower resources, the potential of the republic is estimated at 142.5 billion kWh of possible annual electricity generation (16.3 million kW in capacity), which can serve as a basis for large-scale hydropower construction. The technically feasible hydropower resources of the republic amount to 72.9 billion kWh, of which