Leguminous vegetables market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

Production of leguminous vegetables in Kyrgyzstan grew to 10 060 t in 2019 but fell to 9 358 t in 2020 due to unfavorable weather conditions and low yields in the region, which reduced the market volume to 9 350 t. The country maintained a high level of self-sufficiency in vegetables during this period, supported by extensive farming practices.

State support for agricultural entities in 2021 helped production recover to 9 601 t, yet the market volume dropped sharply to 6 497 t as exports surged to 3 157 t. In 2022, amendments to legislation on legume seed sales and the implementation of the Technical Regulation on the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables influenced production quality and processes, keeping output at 9 673 t. Exports remained elevated at 2 456 t, allowing the market volume to rise to 7 278 t.

By 2023, production eased slightly to 9 544 t, but the market volume rebounded to 9 350 t as exports normalized to 248 t. This period saw reduced state interference in trade and ongoing export expansion to EAEU markets. Subsequent years were marked by imports of dried leguminous vegetables from Kazakhstan and potential impacts from changes in the Tax Code.

Production leguminous vegetables in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

In Kyrgyzstan, leguminous vegetable production reached 9 601 tons in 2021, showing a modest increase of 2.6% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 060 tons, followed by a decline to the lowest point of 9 358 tons in 2020. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.2% rise, while the largest drop was observed in 2020 with a 7.0% decrease.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for leguminous vegetables from Kyrgyzstan displayed considerable volatility during the observed period. In 2020, exports hit their lowest point at just 17 tons, but then surged dramatically to 3 157 tons in 2021, representing an extraordinary increase of 17,975.5% compared to the previous year. This created a massive 181-fold gap between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 76.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia was the dominant destination for Kyrgyzstan's leguminous vegetable exports, accounting for 91.2% of the total export volume.

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 export market in value terms exhibited high volatility throughout these years. In 2020, exports reached their lowest point at 17 thousand US dollars, but then skyrocketed to 3 591 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking an increase of 20,457.4% year-on-year. This resulted in a 206-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the low in 2020. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 79.9%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Russia overwhelmingly shaped the geographic structure of Kyrgyzstan's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms, capturing 93.9% of the total export flows.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of leguminous vegetables into Kyrgyzstan showed notable volatility over the observed timeframe. In 2020, imports fell to their lowest level at 9 tons, but then rebounded to 53 tons in 2021, representing a 483.4% increase compared to the previous year. This created a 5.8-fold gap between the high in 2021 and the low in 2020. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 60.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan and China together dominated Kyrgyzstan's imports of leguminous vegetables in volume terms, jointly accounting for 94.7% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among a variety of other countries.

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

The import market in value terms demonstrated volatility during this period. In 2020, imports reached their lowest point at 3 thousand US dollars, but then increased to 9 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a rise of 229.2% year-on-year. This resulted in a 3.3-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020. The most significant decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 49.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China and Kazakhstan remained the primary sources for Kyrgyzstan's imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms, jointly representing 92.2% of total import flows. Other trading partners contributed much smaller shares individually.

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

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