Beans market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for fresh or chilled beans in Kyrgyzstan increased from 6 868 t to 7 533 t, coinciding with the production expansion of Ecomarket, the largest producer, which scaled up output to meet international demand, including in Russia. The company's growth from small beginnings helped boost domestic supply. However, in 2020, the market volume decreased to 6 960 t as production volumes remained limited, a period when Ecomarket was focusing on expanding its sales markets.

In 2021, the market volume sharply fell to 4 025 t. This drop occurred because exports surged to 3 157 t after Ecomarket signed a contract to supply fava beans to Ukraine, redirecting a significant portion of production abroad. Over the next two years, as export volumes receded, the domestic market recovered, reaching 4 793 t in 2022 and 6 916 t in 2023.

Production beans in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of beans, 2018-2021

World map of production of beans, 2018-2021

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan produced 7,173 tons of beans, representing a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 6,969 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 7,543 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.6%, whereas the largest increase was also in 2019, with a rise of 7.6%.

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

Exports beans from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 17 tons, while the highest was in 2021 at 3,157 tons, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 181 times. In 2021, bean exports from Kyrgyzstan surged by 17,975.5% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 76.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, nearly all bean exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind were directed to Russia, which accounted for 91.2% of the 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 market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest export value was in 2020 at 17 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2021 at 3,591 thousand US dollars, representing a 206-fold difference. In 2021, the value of bean exports from Kyrgyzstan jumped by 20,457.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 79.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Russia alone making up 93.9% of the total flows.

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

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

Imports beans to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was in 2018, while the highest was in 2019 at 23 tons, showing a 6.2-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's bean imports reached 9 tons, up by 3.5% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 60.4%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 520.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the import structure in kind was primarily dominated by China and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for 100.0% of the 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 market was characterized by volatility during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018, while the peak was in 2019 at 6 thousand US dollars, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.8 times. In 2021, bean imports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 5 thousand US dollars, marking a 70.0% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 49.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 176.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the dominant supplier of beans to Kyrgyzstan in value terms, accounting for 97.4% of total imports.

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

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