Concentrated sweetened milk and cream market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 38 882 t, a 22% increase from the previous year. This growth was supported by a sustained rise in domestic raw milk production beginning in 2018, which increased the availability of key raw materials for processors. However, market volume contracted sharply in 2020 to 22 559 t.

The market stabilized near 22 200 t in 2021, coinciding with the introduction of mandatory EAEU labeling requirements for milk and cream products from January of that year. A strong recovery followed in 2022, with market volume rising 22% to 27 112 t. This turnaround was primarily driven by the launch of the new 'Nukura Pro' processing plant, which added substantial monthly capacity, and the establishment of the state-backed 'Kyrgyzindustry' holding aimed at developing the dairy sector.

In 2023, market volume grew slightly to 27 350 t, while exports surged to 1 225 t from just 55 t the previous year. This export boom was fueled by increased shipments to EAEU countries and China, supported by ongoing investments in large-scale processing and stricter quality controls to meet international standards.

Production concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

On a global scale, Kyrgyzstan ranked as the 16th largest producer of concentrated sweetened milk and cream between 2018 and 2021.

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

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

Kyrgyzstan's production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 21 916 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.6%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 30.3%, with an average annual decline of 11.3%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 38 575 tonnes, which represented a 22.7% increase from the previous year. However, this was followed by the largest decline of 42.3% in 2020.

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

Exports concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

Exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 90.2 tonnes, down 1.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 67.1%, with an average annual decline of 30.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan dominated Kyrgyzstan's export structure in volume terms, accounting for 79.5% of total flows, while other destinations remained relatively minor.

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

After two years of decline, Kyrgyzstan's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms increased in 2021. Exports reached 116.5 thousand US dollars, showing a strong year-over-year growth of 16.3%. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports in value fell by 70%, with an average annual decline of 33.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 100.1 thousand US dollars, which represented a 63.0% decrease from the previous year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan absorbed 71.1% of Kyrgyzstan's total exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms, with the remainder distributed among a wide range of smaller 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 concentrated sweetened milk and cream to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream into Kyrgyzstan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 377.6 tonnes, down 1.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 45.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 18.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia was the dominant source for Kyrgyzstan's imports in volume terms, accounting for 74.7% of total flows, with numerous other partners making up the remainder.

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's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms stood at 641.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 40.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports in value grew by 27.2%, with an average annual rate of 8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 456.7 thousand US dollars, which marked a 10.6% decline from the previous year.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the import structure in value terms was primarily shaped by Russia and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for 94.4% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller contributors.

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

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