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Milk and cream market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, production of milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan rose steadily from 1 651 thousand tonnes to 1 936 thousand tonnes, while the market volume expanded from 1 642 to 1 931 thousand tonnes over the same period.

In 2023, production declined to 1 883 thousand tonnes and the market volume contracted to 1 876 thousand tonnes. During this year, the dairy sector was characterized by its capacity to export to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as domestic output significantly exceeded internal demand, highlighting opportunities for further development of processing and production.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 milk and cream in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Milk and cream production in Kyrgyzstan has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 856 thousand tons, marking a 1.0% gain compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	6.3%	1.0%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Kyrgyzstan's milk and cream production has seen its value rise for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 872.1 million US dollars, representing a 7.5% increase over 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 21.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	4.0%	7.5%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 11 447 tons of milk and cream, a 12.4% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 603 tons, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 13 072 tons. The largest year-on-year increase was in 2020, at 23.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	23.3%	(12.4%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan accounted for nearly all of Kyrgyzstan's milk and cream exports in volume, with a share of 98.1% of total flows.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of milk and cream exports from Kyrgyzstan declined in 2021, totaling 5 379 thousand US dollars, down 6.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 771 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year increase was also in 2020, at 20.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	20.6%	(6.8%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Kazakhstan dominated Kyrgyzstan's milk and cream exports in value terms, holding a 94.5% share of total flows.

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 milk and cream to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. In 2021, foreign milk and cream supplies to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 707 tons, a sharp 58.0% drop from 2020. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 4 065 tons, while the lowest was in 2018 at 1 355 tons, resulting in a threefold variation between these years. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2020, at 171.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	171.7%	(58.0%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan and Russia together accounted for the bulk of milk and cream imports into Kyrgyzstan, with a combined share of 99.7% of total volume.

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, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2021, milk and cream imports into Kyrgyzstan amounted to 2 742 thousand US dollars, down 6.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 535 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2020 at 2 928 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.9-fold difference. The largest year-on-year increase was in 2020, at 90.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	90.7%	(6.3%)	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, two countries—Kazakhstan and Russia—concentrated the majority of milk and cream imports into Kyrgyzstan in value terms, with a combined share of 99.8% of total flows.

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