Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the "Kyrgyz Export" Center under the Ministry of Economy, as well as leading agribusinessmen attended the event. The main highlight of the day was that producers of organic products from Kyrgyzstan now have the opportunity to occupy places in a network comprising 341,000 retail outlets across China. This became possible thanks to the strategic cooperation between NACOFEC and the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives (ACFSMC).
Avazbek Kerimbaev, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted that in the context of fierce competition for the Chinese market, Kyrgyzstan has a unique chance to carve out its niche. Kazakh partners expressed their readiness to share logistics chains and assist in the establishment of modern laboratories in the country. He emphasized that systematic supplies to China will become an important growth factor for the entire economy of the republic.
Kazybek Shaikh, President of NACOFEC, highlighted that success in such a vast market depends on uniting small and medium producers. "We brought a proven export technology to Kyrgyzstan. Our goal is to ensure a pathway for eco-friendly products from certification to the shelf. This is an important step towards creating a unified organic brand for Central Asia," he noted.
The proposed algorithm for entrepreneurs includes not only access to store shelves but also comprehensive support: from adapting packaging to meet Chinese standards to signing offtake contracts that guarantee product sales. Additionally, the project involves the transfer of technologies for deep processing of raw materials directly on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between NACOFEC and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document will serve as a foundation for the development of production and sales infrastructure, allowing domestic entrepreneurs to enter international markets while avoiding common pitfalls faced by newcomers.
