Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan increased from 67 244 t to 82 482 t, with the market volume rising from 64 033 t to 78 373 t. This growth was supported by the postponement of the new EAEU technical regulation for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, which eased compliance requirements for dairy safety and labeling. Stable raw milk production in Kyrgyzstan, at around 1.446 million tons, provided a solid feedstock base for processing.

Output and market volume fell sharply in 2020 and 2021, reaching 52 220 t and 51 000 t in production, and 48 958 t and 45 414 t in market size, respectively. The decline in 2021 coincided with the introduction of mandatory EAEU-wide labeling for milk and cream from January 20, 2021, which increased packaging and traceability obligations for producers, temporarily disrupting supply.

A strong recovery followed in 2022, as production rebounded to 74 445 t and market volume reached 72 813 t. This turnaround was driven by higher raw milk output in Kyrgyzstan, which grew to 1.734 million tons, and inspections by Russia's veterinary service that improved access to the Russian export market. In 2023, production moderated slightly to 67 869 t, with the market volume settling at 66 310 t.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

Kyrgyzstan's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 51 000 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 24.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 8.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 82 482 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 22.7% that year. However, the largest drop occurred in 2020, with a sharp decline of 36.7%.

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

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 6 033 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, representing a substantial increase of 59.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 777 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.1% during that year.

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 exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms, together accounting for 92.7% of total shipments. The remaining share was 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 market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Kyrgyzstan's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 14 006 thousand US dollars, marking a significant uptick of 81.6% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 25.4%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Russia and Kazakhstan remained the primary buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan in value terms, jointly representing 93.3% of total export earnings. Other countries collectively accounted for 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 concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Kyrgyzstan's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 446 tonnes, which is 13.3% lower year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 60.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 26.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Kazakhstan concentrated 90.5% of Kyrgyzstan's total imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

After a two-year decline, Kyrgyzstan's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream increased in 2021, reaching 819 thousand US dollars, which represents a 19.9% rise year-on-year. However, between 2018 and 2021, overall imports decreased by 14.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 683 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a decline of 27.1%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Russia and Kazakhstan clearly dominated the partner structure for Kyrgyzstan's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

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