The light industry in Kyrgyzstan is facing an important task: the complete legalization of all its business processes. This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Choro Seyitov, at a press conference at "Sputnik".
According to the Deputy Minister, Russia, as Kyrgyzstan's main economic partner, is tightening import requirements. Now, both the products themselves and the accompanying documentation must be absolutely transparent. The previous "gray" schemes for cargo clearance will no longer work, which poses a challenge for local entrepreneurs to structurally reorganize their businesses. They will have to switch to declaring actual production volumes and strictly adhering to export standards.
Despite the changes in regulations, the Russian market remains a priority for Kyrgyz goods. Currently, the Kyrgyz government is actively working to increase the presence of its products in major retail chains at both federal and regional levels in Russia.
At the same time, the republic is exploring opportunities for diversifying supplies, paying attention to countries in the Middle East. The export of textiles, agricultural products, and organic goods is considered the most promising. However, a key condition for entering these new markets remains the availability of international quality certificates and compliance with the strict sanitary standards of the importing countries.
To support exporters, the relevant ministry is considering options for partially subsidizing logistics costs, especially in cases of significant price increases for transportation. Work is also ongoing to unify customs procedures within the EAEU. One of the expected innovations this year will be the launch of a "green corridor" for the simplified clearance of perishable products and food.
