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
- According to the November report from the Statistics Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated the highest industrial growth rates in the EAEU for the first nine months of 2025. The growth rate in Kyrgyzstan was 10.2%, while in Kazakhstan it reached 7.4%, and in Russia, it was only 0.7%.
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) published statistics on agriculture in the EAEU member countries for the period from January to September 2025. During this period, milk production in the EAEU countries increased by 1.5%. This increase is observed in Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
- 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%.
Kyrgyzstan exported 9.3 tons of honey to the Republic of Korea from January to October 2025, according to information provided by the Korean customs service. The largest volume of supplies occurred during the summer months: in June, 2.6 tons were exported, in July – 1.2 tons, and in August – 4.7 tons. However, no supplies were recorded in September and October. The value of honey exports amounted to $86,000, which is approximately $9 per kilogram. Compared to the same period last year, the
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has presented statistics on agricultural production in the EAEU countries for the period from January to September 2025. According to the data, there is a 0.5% increase in the production of livestock and poultry for slaughter (in live weight) compared to the same period in 2024. Milk production increased by 1.5%, and egg production rose by 4.4%. Increases in the production volumes of livestock and poultry for slaughter have been recorded in countries such
In the Kyrgyz Republic, 48 coal deposits have been registered, with total reserves amounting to 1.7 billion tons. This data is presented in the National Energy Program of the country, which is planned until 2035. The main coal reserves are concentrated in basins such as South Fergana, Uzgen, North Fergana, Kavak, Torugart, and Issyk-Kul.
- 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:
- 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
- In the Ala-Bukinsky district, monitoring aimed at extending the moratorium on meat price increases has been completed, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. First Deputy Akim of the Ala-Bukinsky District State Administration M. Sherbaev participated in this event, along with representatives from the district's agricultural development and veterinary services, including a veterinarian.
- In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the program for the restoration of pastures with low productivity and fertility continues. Veterinary, livestock, and pasture-feed services are actively working on sowing grasses, taking into account the climatic and soil characteristics of each region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the established plan, 9,650 hectares have been allocated for sowing, of which work has been completed on 3,226.85 hectares
On the air of the radio on November 12, the Deputy Director of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," Rustambek Sadyraliev, shared information about the situation with coal supply for the population. Company representatives noted that coal from the Kara-Keche deposit is currently being used to supply the northern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
- 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.
- According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Kyrgyzstan fully meets its needs for beef and lamb. However, poultry meat is still imported: in 2025, supplies amounted to 58 thousand tons, while a decrease to 48 thousand tons is expected in 2026.
In the first ten months of 2025, the Krasnoyarsk Territory branch of the Rosselkhoznadzor conducted control over the import of more than 109.9 thousand tons and 50.1 thousand units of plant products. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total import volume, 64.3 thousand tons were fruits from China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. This list included products such as watermelons, melons, apricots, pomelos, pears, grapes, peaches, apples, and bananas.
- The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for Khakassia and Tuva conducted monitoring of the export of 22.9 thousand cubic meters of coniferous and deciduous timber, which is 7.8% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024. This was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. This product has undergone phytosanitary control, including examination by the Federal State Budgetary Institution "VNIIZH," and meets the requirements of the importing countries.
- 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
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.
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.
- At the meeting held between the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Danyar Amangeldiev and a member of the EEC Board, as well as the Minister of Industry and Agribusiness Goar Barsegyan, key aspects of interaction within the EAEU were discussed. The discussion covered topics such as support for joint cooperative projects in the industrial and agribusiness sectors, the participation of Kyrgyz enterprises in these initiatives, as well as the need to improve regulatory mechanisms
- 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.
- In the Chui region, in the village of Kara-Dobo, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited the farm "Ala Too Azygy," where he familiarized himself with the process of autumn sowing works. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. It is reported that this farm uses domestic varieties of winter wheat that are well adapted to the conditions of dryland farming.
- The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the term of external management at Kum-Shagyl JSC until February 8, 2026, starting from November 8, 2025. These changes were made to the resolution adopted on February 29, 2025. This is already the seventh time the government has extended management at this company.
- As of October 23, 2025, within the framework of the "Financing of United Producers" program, the Ministry of Finance announced the provision of preferential loans for 14 agricultural entities in the republic. The total amount of loan resources is 91.5 million soms. This program was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 786-r dated December 6, 2024, and is aimed at supporting united agricultural producers, as well as stimulating the consolidation of small commodity
- According to the National Statistical Committee, the volume of industrial production by small and medium enterprises, taking into account unofficial data on bread production, amounted to 156.9 billion soms in 2024. The share of products produced by such enterprises increased to 26.2%, which is significantly higher than 17.8% in 2020.
- In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to sow winter crops on an area of 250 thousand hectares for the 2026 harvest. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As of November 10, 2025, 81,640 hectares have already been sown, which accounts for 33% of the total planned work.
- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution concerning the preparation of the agro-industrial sector and the population for the sowing of winter grain crops for the 2026 harvest. This document has been published on the Cabinet's website and aims to strengthen the country's food security and support farmers. As part of the resolution, a republican headquarters will be established to address operational issues related to preparation and implementation of sowing, as well as
In the country, there are 182 machine-tractor stations (MTS) operating, which have approximately 4000 units of agricultural machinery. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's data, decree No. 107, adopted by the government on March 17, 2016, initiated the creation of such stations in various regions, allowing for the provision of agronomic mechanized services.
