In order to prevent a rise in meat prices, the government has decided to impose a temporary ban on the export of live cattle. This is expected to lead to an increase in supply in the domestic market and, consequently, a reduction in price pressure.
Together with local administrations and antimonopoly services, social sales points have been established in the regions, which has allowed for a reduction in meat prices by 50-70 soms in recent days.
Additionally, the ministry is analyzing the price chain "from farmer to consumer" to identify areas with unjustified price increases.
A decision on the temporary exemption from VAT for a number of goods is expected soon:
By the end of the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan will fully provide itself with six types of socially significant products:
- potatoes;
- milk;
- meat (beef and lamb);
- vegetables;
- eggs;
- sugar (starting from 2024).
The remaining items are partially covered by imports, including bakery products (grain), vegetable oil, fruits, and berries.
The ministry is also actively developing poultry production. Due to the increase in domestic production, a ban on the import of chicken eggs has been introduced. From August to January of this year, 3 million 300 thousand eggs were exported.
