According to their information, this year five new oilseed processing plants have opened in the country: one in the Issyk-Kul region, two in Naryn, and one each in Talas and Chui regions.
The National Statistical Committee provides data indicating that there are 9 large and 136 small enterprises operating in the republic that are engaged in oilseed processing.
Over a period of 11 months, approximately 18,500 tons of vegetable oil were produced. The level of self-sufficiency due to domestic production reached 56.5 percent, which is significantly higher compared to 20.2 percent in 2022.
In addition, the ministry is actively working on the dissemination of high-yielding varieties of oilseeds. Currently, tests are being conducted on new varieties brought from the USA, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.
