Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Kyrgyzstan contracted from 8.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 6.0 thousand tonnes in 2021. This decline was driven by the closure of major state-owned food processing plants in 2019, which disrupted production chains, and COVID-19 pandemic disruptions in 2020 that impaired import logistics and consumer access.

A sharp recovery began in 2022, with the market expanding to 8.6 thousand tonnes following the introduction of new labeling and phytosanitary certification requirements that improved product quality and safety. Growth accelerated to 12.1 thousand tonnes in 2023 as new players entered the market and modern greenhouse complexes launched, supported by a state program for food industry development. Subsequent years saw continued industry expansion, including a 49% rise in food production in 2024 and increased fruit imports in 2025, facilitated by trade simplification measures.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Kyrgyzstan

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Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

Kyrgyzstan's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 8,351 tonnes. By 2021, production had risen to 8,464 tonnes, marking a modest 0.7% improvement over the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production dropped by 3.3%.

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Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Kyrgyzstan

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The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 10.8 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 6,902 tonnes of capsicum and pimenta fruits, representing a substantial 143.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 32.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a remarkable 554.9% surge.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia remained the primary destination for Kyrgyzstan's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports, accounting for 72.7% of total export volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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 data reveals irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with the peak being five times higher than the trough. In 2021, capsicum and pimenta fruit shipments from Kyrgyzstan totaled 1,184 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,686 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 29.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 402.4% rise.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Russia dominated Kyrgyzstan's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in value terms, capturing 70.9% of total export flows. The remaining exports were fragmented among other markets.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kyrgyzstan

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Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached their peak in 2021, with the peak being 5.9 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 4,443 tonnes of capsicum and pimenta fruits, showing a dramatic 121.2% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 47.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 406.3% surge.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan, China, and Kazakhstan were the main suppliers of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 35.5%, 29.9%, and 16.4% of total import volume, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 81.8% of Kyrgyzstan's total imports in kind.

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 showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 5.6 times higher than the trough. In 2021, foreign supplies of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kyrgyzstan stood at 3,274 thousand US dollars, up by 300.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a 26.0% drop.

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

Over the 2018–2021 period, Uzbekistan, China, and Iran were the primary suppliers of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kyrgyzstan in value terms, accounting for 35.1%, 30.7%, and 18.9% of total import value, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 84.7% of Kyrgyzstan's total imports in value terms.

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

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