Carrots and turnips market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for carrots and turnips in Kyrgyzstan showed overall growth from 190 thousand tons in 2018 to 212 thousand tons in 2023, though with notable fluctuations. After a peak of 205 thousand tons in 2020, the market contracted to 184 thousand tons in 2021 before recovering steadily over the next two years. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, reaching 186 thousand tons in 2022 before a slight dip to 184 thousand tons in 2023.

Imports rose substantially from 17 thousand tons in 2018 to 39 thousand tons by 2024, indicating increasing reliance on foreign supplies. Exports expanded from 3 thousand tons to a high of 15 thousand tons in 2021, then trended downward to 7 thousand tons by 2024. In 2025, export opportunities widened after Russian phytosanitary authorities permitted the first shipment of fresh carrots from Kyrgyzstan to Perm Krai, opening a new market. At the same time, a three-month ban on carrot exports from Kazakhstan to third countries and the EAEU affected regional trade flows, contributing to a decline in imports from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan. These developments coincided with a 22% increase in the agro-industrial sector's foreign trade turnover in Kyrgyzstan during 2025.

Production carrots and turnips in Kyrgyzstan

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Carrot and turnip production in Kyrgyzstan declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 169.1 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, marking a modest 5.4% decrease compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 182.1 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 3.2% also occurring that year.

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Exports carrots and turnips from Kyrgyzstan

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 14,538 tons of carrots and turnips, reflecting a substantial gain of 221.3% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 24.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Kazakhstan were the dominant players in Kyrgyzstan's carrot and turnip exports by volume, together accounting for 97.7% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 3.6-fold swing between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported carrots and turnips worth 2,705 thousand US dollars, which represents a 264.7% increase over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 742 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 32.4% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Russia played the leading role in Kyrgyzstan's carrot and turnip exports by value, accounting for 75.1% of total flows. Other markets combined made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Kyrgyzstan

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.8-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 29,153 tons of carrots and turnips from abroad, corresponding to a decrease of 5.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 30,930 tons, with the largest increase of 70.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the import market for carrots and turnips in Kyrgyzstan was highly concentrated, with Uzbekistan alone responsible for 98.3% of total imports by volume.

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

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported carrots and turnips worth 3,131 thousand US dollars, down by 11.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2,204 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 3,521 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 59.8% also occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner base for carrot and turnip imports in value terms was extremely narrow, with Uzbekistan alone responsible for 97.6% of total flows.

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

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