Fresh grapes market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh grape market in Kyrgyzstan contracted from 32 438 tons to 18 517 tons, primarily due to declining imports. Domestic production, however, rose from 8 774 tons to 9 268 tons over the same period, supported by state measures such as the Export Development Program for 2019-2022 and a moratorium on business inspections. The sector also saw vineyard area expansion, particularly in Batken Region, and the launch of digital tools via the Agroportal to assist grape growers.

The market rebounded to 28 937 tons in 2021, driven by a surge in imports, while exports peaked at 7 584 tons supported by continued state credit programs and the activation of young entrepreneurs in viticulture. In subsequent years, market volume gradually declined to 22 018 tons by 2023. Legislative changes, including amendments to the Land Code and a tax amnesty, aimed to improve conditions for producers, though production volumes decreased. Growing grape imports from China began influencing domestic competition.

In 2024, grape imports from China rose by 82%, further shaping the market structure. The industry continued to receive state support through the supply of quality planting material, including the import of 60 000 seedlings from Serbia. For 2025, the sector is marked by sustainable development with increased harvests, backed by ongoing access to planting materials and financial measures.

Production fresh grapes in Kyrgyzstan

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Top producers of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

Fresh grape production in Kyrgyzstan declined after two years of growth. In 2021, the country produced 7 404 tonnes of fresh grapes, representing a significant 20.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 15.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 9 268 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.6% also occurring that year.

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Exports fresh grapes from Kyrgyzstan

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2021, export volumes varied by 2.9 times. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's fresh grape exports amounted to 7 584 tonnes, marking a substantial 185.7% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, when exports dropped by 40.5%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the two leading destinations for fresh grape exports from Kyrgyzstan were Russia and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for 99.8% of total exports in volume terms.

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 displayed volatility during the observed period. Export values bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's fresh grape export value totaled 2 396 thousand US dollars, representing a 98.7% rise compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when export value fell by 43.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia and Kazakhstan remained the primary buyers of fresh grapes from Kyrgyzstan, with their combined share amounting to 99.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Kyrgyzstan

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Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and their highest in 2021, with a 2.4-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's fresh grape imports reached 29 116 tonnes, marking a sharp 144.6% increase compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11 903 tonnes, with the largest decline of 45.1% also occurring that year.

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From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan dominated fresh grape imports to Kyrgyzstan in volume terms, accounting for 87.8% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values hit their low in 2020 and their high in 2021, varying by 2.6 times between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's fresh grape import value totaled 12 212 thousand US dollars, up by 157.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 736 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 45.3% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan remained the main source for fresh grape imports to Kyrgyzstan in value terms, taking 86.3% of total flows, while the rest was spread across various smaller markets.

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

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