According to the National Statistical Committee, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in 2025 amounted to $15 billion 825 million, which is 11.2% less compared to 2024.
Decrease in Exports
A significant factor contributing to the reduction in trade volumes was a sharp decline in export deliveries, which fell by 44.5% to $2 billion 852.1 million.
At the same time, imports increased by 3.5%, reaching $12 billion 972.9 million.
Kyrgyzstan remains dependent on imports: over 81% of the total trade turnover consists of external supplies.
Reasons for the Decline in Exports
In 2025, the government of the country repeatedly imposed restrictions on the export of various goods, including scrap and livestock, as well as on the import of certain goods. These measures had a significant impact on the volume of foreign trade, especially exports.
According to the National Statistics, in 2025, there was a sharp decline in supplies from Kyrgyzstan to other countries compared to the previous year:
- live animals — by 5 times;
- footwear — by 4 times;
- gold — by 3.7 times;
- copper scrap and waste — by 2.4 times;
- textile clothing — by 25.4%;
- vegetables and root crops — by 22.2%;
- ferrous metals — by 20%.
Since the beginning of 2026, the government has already imposed a ban on the export of waste paper and cardboard for six months. Restrictions on the export of scrap and waste of ferrous metals have also been extended.
Despite the overall decline in export volumes, there was an increase in supplies in 2025:
- ores and concentrates of precious metals — by 2 times;
- plastics and products made from them — by 28.3%;
- lignite (brown coal) — by 17.3%;
- ceramic products — by 14.8%;
- coal — by 6.6%.
Imports: Changes in Consumption
In 2025, there was a significant increase in imports:
- bread and flour confectionery — by 3.2 times;
- products made from ferrous metals — by 1.7 times;
- ferrous metals — by 1.6 times;
- wood and products made from it — by 1.6 times;
- mineral and carbonated water with sugar — by 1.5 times;
- measuring instruments — by 43.8%;
- rubber and products made from it — by 40.1%;
- various food products — by 31.2%;
- plastics and products made from them — by 30.7%;
- natural and liquefied gas — by 18.3%;
- oil products — by 16.7%.
At the same time, the volumes of purchases in foreign countries decreased:
- knitted fabrics — by 1.8 times;
- equipment and mechanical devices — by 29.8%;
- clothing and accessories — by 27.7%;
- land transport means and their parts — by 17.8%;
- chemical fibers — by 15.8%.
Trade with the EAEU
In 2025, trade turnover with EAEU countries amounted to $5 billion 924.1 million, which is 7.7% more than in 2024. However, there is also an imbalance in this area:
The main share of trade within the union came from Russia (64.9%) and Kazakhstan (31.5%).
