Frozen vegetables market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetables market in Kyrgyzstan contracted from 11 525 t in 2018 to 9 352 t in 2021. During this period, the entry of a new player, 'Fruit Paradise', which began collecting and exporting high-quality fruits from local farms in 2018, signaled initial development in the segment.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 13 368 t in 2022 after Kyrgyzstan gained access to export frozen fruits to China through the GACC electronic system, creating new opportunities for producers. The subsequent drop to 12 346 t in 2023 coincided with a surge in exports, supported by government subsidies for logistics and the construction of a new storage facility in Jalal-Abad, which enhanced the industry's export capacity.

Production frozen vegetables in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2018-2021

After two consecutive years of decline, Kyrgyzstan's frozen vegetable production rebounded. In 2021, the country produced 14 215 tonnes of frozen vegetables, marking a significant 40.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 10 121 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.3% during this timeframe.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for frozen vegetables showed considerable volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a dramatic 779-fold increase between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 4 912 tonnes of frozen vegetables, representing an extraordinary 5,748.1% surge compared to 2020. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when exports dropped by 27.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia dominated Kyrgyzstan's frozen vegetable exports in volume terms, accounting for 73.0% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among numerous smaller trading partners, creating what analysts describe as a long tail of diverse markets.

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

Export values exhibited an unstable pattern throughout the period under review. The lowest point occurred in 2018, while 2021 marked the peak, with values increasing 112-fold between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's frozen vegetable exports reached 1 343 thousand US dollars, representing a remarkable 3,436.7% increase compared to the previous year. The most substantial decline was recorded in 2020, when export values fell by 34.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia accounted for 81.2% of Kyrgyzstan's total frozen vegetable export value. The remaining export revenue was distributed across a broad spectrum of smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables to Kyrgyzstan

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Import volumes demonstrated significant volatility during these years. The market bottomed in 2019 with just 2 tonnes, then peaked in 2018, creating a 24-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 49 tonnes of frozen vegetables, representing a substantial 140.3% increase compared to 2020. The most dramatic decline occurred in 2019, when imports plummeted by 95.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with an extraordinary 892.1% surge.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, China, and Turkey remained the primary suppliers of frozen vegetables to Kyrgyzstan in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 35.0% of imports, China for 21.6%, and Turkey for 16.9%. Together, these three countries represented 73.5% of Kyrgyzstan's total frozen vegetable imports by volume during this period.

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

Import values showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. The market reached its lowest point in 2020 with 8 thousand US dollars, while peaking in 2019 at 39 thousand US dollars, representing a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported frozen vegetables worth 215.2% more than in 2020. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when import values dropped by 78.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Russia, and China together accounted for 74.3% of Kyrgyzstan's total frozen vegetable import value. The United States led with 38.9%, followed by Russia at 21.0%, and China at 14.5%. These three countries remained the primary sources of frozen vegetable imports to Kyrgyzstan in value terms throughout this period.

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

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