Alliaceous vegetables market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for alliaceous vegetables in Kyrgyzstan showed notable shifts. Starting at 261.9 thousand tons in 2018, the country demonstrated a high degree of self-sufficiency, with domestic production meeting internal demand and reducing import reliance. The following year, market volume dipped to 254.2 thousand tons, primarily due to a sharp increase in exports, which reached 20.2 thousand tons. In 2020, the market rebounded to 282.3 thousand tons, a period where pricing and distribution dynamics for fresh vegetables in major markets like Bishkek influenced consumer behavior and product availability.

The market faced a contraction to 264.1 thousand tons in 2021, directly linked to unfavorable weather conditions and lower crop yields across the region, which hampered production. This challenge, however, incentivized agricultural producers to expand cultivated areas for vegetables. By 2022, the market recovered to 287.4 thousand tons, supported by a sustained high level of self-sufficiency—covering 96% of domestic consumption—and a key regulatory development: Russian phytosanitary authorities granted access for Kyrgyz carrots, facilitating unobstructed export to the EAEU market and bolstering trade opportunities.

Growth continued in 2023, with the market reaching 293.1 thousand tons as Kyrgyzstan maintained its capacity to cover domestic demand for vegetables. The trend of robust production persisted in the subsequent years, with vegetable output reported at 1.2 million tons in the first half of 2025 alone, underscoring the sector's steady development and ability to supply the internal market.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

After rising for two consecutive years, alliaceous vegetable production in Kyrgyzstan declined in 2021. That year, the country produced 272.6 thousand tons, marking a gradual year-over-year decrease of 3.2%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 2.6% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 281.7 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 4.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of alliaceous vegetable production in Kyrgyzstan reached 60 436 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value grew by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 135 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 64 415 thousand US dollars. The most significant annual increase of 23.6% was also observed in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for alliaceous vegetables from Kyrgyzstan experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 16 832 tons, showing a substantial increase of 119.7% compared to 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 215 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 62.1% drop, while the largest increase of 181.2% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine dominated Kyrgyzstan's alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 63.9% of exports, Kazakhstan for 13.9%, and Ukraine for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 85.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed considerable volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2019, reflecting a 2.7-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's alliaceous vegetable exports totaled 3 732 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 113.0% increase compared to 2020. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 3 893 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline of 55.0% occurred in 2020, while the largest increase of 168.9% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018-2021 period, Russia and Kazakhstan remained the primary markets for Kyrgyzstan's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 81.3% of total export flows, with other partners making up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Kyrgyzstan's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. That year, imports totaled 8 414 tons, showing a modest 1.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew substantially by 141%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018-2021, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan formed the core group of suppliers for Kyrgyzstan's alliaceous vegetable imports in volume terms. Uzbekistan accounted for 46.9% of imports, Kazakhstan for 24.9%, and Tajikistan for 21.1%. Together, these three countries represented 92.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms exhibited volatile behavior during these years. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, reflecting a 2.4-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported alliaceous vegetables worth 2 325 thousand US dollars, marking a measured decline of 7.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 1 025 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the maximum reached 2 505 thousand US dollars in 2020. The most significant decline of 24.6% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 144.3% was recorded in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan were the main sources of Kyrgyzstan's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms. Uzbekistan accounted for 41.4% of imports, Kazakhstan for 21.6%, and Tajikistan for 20.4%. Together, these three countries represented 83.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021