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Frozen potatoes market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the frozen potato market volume in Kyrgyzstan contracted from 10 860 t to 8 485 t. This decline was primarily driven by persistent constraints on domestic production, including a shortage of high-quality seed material and modern agricultural technology. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further disrupted supply chains and demand. A notable increase in potato exports in 2022, which reached 572 t, also reduced the volume available for domestic consumption.

The market rebounded to 9 204 t in 2023. This recovery was supported by a marked improvement in potato yields and the continued adoption of modern farming techniques. The construction of a new potato processing plant in the Chuy Region, initiated in 2022, contributed to future capacity expansion for the frozen segment. Underlying consumer demand for convenient frozen potato products remained strong throughout the period, influenced by busier lifestyles and a trend toward healthy eating.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kyrgyzstan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production frozen potatoes in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Kyrgyzstan ranked as the 23rd largest producer of frozen potatoes globally.

Top producers of frozen potatoes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen potatoes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Frozen potato production in Kyrgyzstan declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 9 353 tonnes of frozen potatoes, which was a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 13.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(6.7%)	(1.6%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen potatoes from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan was the exclusive destination for Kyrgyzstan's frozen potato exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018–2021 period, Kazakhstan was the dominant and nearly sole market for Kyrgyzstan's frozen potato exports in value terms, with a share of 100.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports frozen potatoes to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, kg

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 20 425 kilograms of frozen potatoes, marking a 45.9% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	45.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey and Kazakhstan were the primary sources for Kyrgyzstan's frozen potato imports in volume, together making up 97.9% of total imports, while other countries had smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's frozen potato imports totaled 15 912 US dollars, showing a 247.4% rise compared to the year before.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	247.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018–2021 span, Turkey was the leading partner for Kyrgyzstan's frozen potato imports in value, holding a 72.1% share of total imports, with other markets contributing the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io