According to the Kazakh publication "Kursiv," Kazakhstan has significantly increased the volume of electricity imports from Kyrgyzstan. From January to August 2025, the republic purchased 299.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity for a total of 4.3 million dollars.
This figure exceeds last year's volumes by 3.1 times, and in terms of value, it has increased nearly tenfold, as indicated by customs data.
Kyrgyz electricity has become the cheapest on the Kazakh market, with a price of 1.4 cents per kilowatt-hour. In comparison, Russian electricity costs 8.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, while Uzbek electricity is priced at 4.9 cents.
The reason for the decrease in prices for Kyrgyz electricity, according to "Kursiv," is that the majority of electricity in Kyrgyzstan is produced at hydroelectric power stations built during the Soviet era. These stations have long paid for themselves, allowing for low production costs for electricity.
This year, Kazakhstan is facing a constant electricity deficit, as domestic production does not meet the country's needs. According to KOREM, from the beginning of the year until November 5, Kazakhstan produced 101.8 billion kilowatt-hours, while consumption reached 103.3 billion.
According to Nabi Aytzhanov, chairman of the board of KEGOC, during the autumn-winter period of 2025-2026, Kazakhstan may face a monthly electricity deficit of up to 330 million kilowatt-hours. To address this deficit, the republic plans to purchase electricity from Russia and Uzbekistan, with Russia remaining the main supplier, although its market share has slightly decreased.
