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Industry

Clothing Production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October Reached 16.7 Billion Som, Increasing by 24%

- 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.

21.11.2025, 16:05
Industry

In 2025, over 6 billion soms allocated for the development of agricultural product processing

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

21.11.2025, 10:50
Industry

In Kyrgyzstan, 35 processing enterprises have been opened, - Ministry of Agriculture

- 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.

21.11.2025, 09:32
Industry

Kyrgyz Accreditation Center Provided Clarifications on Certification and Declaration of Textile Products

- 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.

20.11.2025, 15:54
Industry

The average salary in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 47,000 soms

- 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%.

19.11.2025, 17:26
Industry

The EEC has identified promising areas of industrial cooperation among EAEU countries in construction and road machinery.

- 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

18.11.2025, 08:51
Industry

Industrial enterprises in 2025 rely less on bank loans

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.

17.11.2025, 20:40
Industry

Food production in Kyrgyzstan increased to 59.4 billion soms over the ten months of the year

- 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).

17.11.2025, 16:54
Industry / Issyk-Kul Region

The Industry of Kyrgyzstan Grew in Almost All Regions: Chui is the Leader, Issyk-Kul Declined Due to Kumtor - Chart

- 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.

17.11.2025, 16:52
Industry

Russia Tightens Control. The Ministry of Economic Development Explained Why Kyrgyzstani Textile Products Faced Barriers When Importing to Russia

- 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.

17.11.2025, 16:38
Industry

Milk processors with export licenses are operating at 60% of full capacity, - IFAD

- 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

17.11.2025, 16:12
Industry

Central Asia could unite efforts in the field of rare earth metals, - Tokayev

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

16.11.2025, 21:51
Industry

Clothing Production in Kyrgyzstan Exceeded 14.7 Billion Soms from January to September

- According to statistical data, the volume of clothing production in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025 reached 14 billion 734.8 million soms. This figure exceeds the same period in 2024 by 3.1 billion soms, which represents an approximate growth of 26.6% (in 2024 it was 11 billion 640.2 million soms). The physical volume index for this sector over the nine months was 116.7%.

16.11.2025, 13:00
Industry

The Head of the National Statistics Committee spoke about the structure of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025.

- During a press conference organized by the National Statistical Committee, the head of the Department of Industry and Energy Statistics, Ainura Mamanova, presented the statistics of industrial production in the country for the period from January to October 2025. Analysis of the structure of industrial production shows the following data:

14.11.2025, 16:48
Industry

The industry of Kyrgyzstan grew by almost 10% in the first 10 months of 2025, - National Statistics Committee

- At a press conference held at the National Statistical Committee, Ainura Mamanova, head of the department of industry and energy statistics, announced data on industrial production in Kyrgyzstan for January-October 2025. The total volume amounted to 595 billion soms, which is 9.8% more compared to the same period in 2024. If we exclude data on the production of Kumtor, the growth in industrial production volume was 21.3%. The processing industry, which contributed the most to the total volume

14.11.2025, 16:42
Industry

The Antimonopoly Agency explained the increase in the maximum price of coal from "Kyrgyzkomur" in 2025

- On November 12, on the air of the radio, the head of the regulated sectors department of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, Beish Satygulov, addressed issues related to coal prices. According to information from the state company, coal warehouses are currently operating in all regions. At the same time, the possibilities of opening warehouses near railway routes are being considered.

13.11.2025, 10:22
Industry

Experts from the CIS countries discussed the production of advanced materials for high-tech industries.

- In Moscow, on November 11, a meeting of the expert group convened at the Executive Committee of the CIS was held, dedicated to issues related to the development of documents concerning the production of advanced materials for high technologies. This information was provided by the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Executive Committee of the CIS. During the meeting, participants discussed drafts of the Concept for the development of cooperation among the member states of the

12.11.2025, 11:30
Industry

The economy's volume by the end of the year may reach 1 trillion soms, - economist

According to information provided by Doctor of Economics Beishenbek Ishenov, the economy of Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating impressive growth, increasing by 9% by the end of the current year. On the air, the expert noted that the Cabinet of Ministers has identified industrial development as one of the priority strategic directions. Initially, it was planned to create 100 small and medium enterprises, but actual data already exceeds these expectations.

12.11.2025, 10:15
Industry

Banks should more actively finance production rather than consumption, - economist

Today, in Kyrgyzstan, areas such as digital transformation and regional development are rapidly advancing, as reported by Doctor of Economic Sciences Sagynbubu Cholbaeva on the radio. The economist noted that small and medium enterprises are actively being opened and modernized in the regions, and there is also a growth in industrial production. Over the past three years, the manufacturing sector has shown significant success.

12.11.2025, 09:48
Industry

The Ministry of Economic Development extended state price regulation on meat until the end of 2025.

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce reports the extension of the temporary state regulation of prices for meat, including beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat, until December 31, 2025. The agency clarifies that this measure is aimed at preventing further price increases, combating speculation, and ensuring the availability of this important social product for the population.

11.11.2025, 15:45
Industry

Toyota recalls 127,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the new 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6. These engines are installed in the Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX 600, and GX 550.

After Toyota agreed to replace more than 100,000 engines last year, the company has announced another recall of vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. According to the Carscoops portal, this decision affects 127,000 SUVs and pickups in the U.S. The second round of the recall concerns vehicles that may contain metal shavings left over from the manufacturing process, which could lead to serious engine problems. Affected models include the 2022–2024 Toyota Tundra, the 2022–2024 Lexus LX, and the 2024

10.11.2025, 12:18
Industry

From Schemes to "White" Logistics: The Head of a Clothing Company Discussed Changes at the Border and Downtime in Workshops

For a long time, goods were imported into the Russian Federation using cargo schemes. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with the publication Tazabek by Azamat Kerimbek uulu, a member of the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic "Legprom" and director of a sewing company. — How did the cargo scheme function?

10.11.2025, 11:27
Industry

Labeling, Origin, VAT: Why Trucks with Kyrgyz Clothing are Stuck at the Russia-Kazakhstan Border? (interview)

- Since October 2025, significant delays for trucks have been observed at the Russian-Kazakh border, including those carrying products from Kyrgyz tailors. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with Tazabek by Asel Atabekova, head of the Association of Textile and Light Industry Enterprises "Textillegprom." She noted that the delays were caused by intensified checks on "gray" schemes and control over the labeling and origin of goods. According to her, this

10.11.2025, 09:11
Industry

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lead in Annual Industrial Production Growth in the CIS

- According to the data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. The analysis of changes in industrial production volumes in the Commonwealth countries was conducted based on the comparison of data for January-August 2025 and the corresponding period of 2024.

08.11.2025, 14:15
Industry

"Kyrgyzkomur" announced a competition for overburden works at Kara-Keche with a volume of 1 million cubic meters

- On November 6, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" announced a tender for services related to overburden operations and transportation of overburden rock at the "Kara-Keche" coal deposit. According to the technical specifications, it is planned to carry out overburden operations with a volume of 1 million cubic meters, with transportation over a distance of up to 3500 meters.

06.11.2025, 17:32
Industry

Investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times

- From January to September 2025, the volume of investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times compared to the same period in 2024. This data is presented in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. The main sources of financing include funds from enterprises and organizations, foreign direct investments, bank loans, as well as funds from the population and charitable donations from residents of Kyrgyzstan. All these sources accounted for

06.11.2025, 14:49
Industry

The State Committee for National Security returned the Belovodsk Oil Depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" to state balance.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of the Belyovodskaya oil depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" to state ownership. The information was provided by the agency's press service. During the investigation, it was revealed that in 2004, the territory of the oil depot, covering 7.7 hectares and including buildings and structures (including fuel storage tanks with a total capacity of 36,200 tons), was transferred to private hands illegally. This occurred as a result

04.11.2025, 14:18
Industry

The Contribution of Exports to the Structure of Kyrgyzstan's GDP by Usage Decreased Due to Gold in the First Half of 2025

- The main driver of growth in Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product in the first half of 2025 was consumption. According to information published by the EFSR in October 2025, exports, particularly gold shipments, have significantly decreased, which negatively affected its share in the GDP structure by use. Contributions to the growth of real GDP by use

02.11.2025, 13:19
Industry

Production of varnishes and paints increased the output of chemical products by 17.7% in January-September

- From January to September 2025, there is an observed increase in the production volume of chemical products by 17.7%. The main factor behind this growth was the development of the paints, varnishes, and similar coatings segment, which saw an increase of 16.8%. This data is presented in statistical reports. The textile and garment industry sector, including the production of clothing, footwear, leather, and leather products, also demonstrated positive dynamics, increasing by 8.5% due to a

02.11.2025, 11:58
Industry

In 9 months, 655.3 thousand tons of coal were extracted

- At the meeting of the board of the Ministry of Energy, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" presented a report regarding production and financial activities for the nine months of 2025. During this period, 655.3 thousand tons of coal were extracted, and 6.8 million cubic meters of overburden were completed. At the Kara-Kechinskoye deposit, an additional 100 thousand tons of coal were uncovered, of which 30 thousand tons are already prepared for shipment to consumers.

01.11.2025, 20:35
Industry

The production of non-metallic products increased by 31.8% over 9 months

According to statistical data, from January to September 2025, there is a significant increase in production in the segment of rubber and plastic products, as well as other non-metallic mineral materials — at a level of 31.8%. The main factor behind this growth was the increase in the production of building materials, which amounted to 31.3%. Within this area, the following indicators stand out:

01.11.2025, 17:49
Industry

The manufacturing industry produced goods worth 399.1 billion soms in 9 months.

- From January to September 2025, the volume of production in the manufacturing industry of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 399 billion 128.3 million soms. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. The physical volume index (PVI) in this sector for the specified period was 108.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In September of this year, the PVI was 88.5% compared to September 2024.

01.11.2025, 13:51