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Paddy rice market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of paddy rice in Kyrgyzstan showed steady growth from 2018 to 2021, supported by state programs and rising domestic demand for high-quality organic rice. Cultivation remained concentrated in the southern regions, where traditional methods ensured stable output, although farmers in the Uzgen area began facing profitability challenges that limited expansion.

The market contracted in 2022 as planting areas for Uzgen rice were reduced by 100 hectares due to persistently low prices and unprofitable costs for growers. This decline coincided with regional trade adjustments, including an EAEU export ban on rice, while continued consumer preference for organic varieties provided underlying market support. Production rebounded in 2023, aided by significant import flows from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, which helped meet domestic needs despite ongoing price increases.

After 2023, import volumes continued their upward trajectory, exceeding 300 tons by 2025, indicating a growing reliance on foreign rice to supplement domestic production in Kyrgyzstan.

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, 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 paddy rice in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paddy rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Kyrgyzstan's paddy rice production has grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 46 338 tonnes of paddy rice, marking a 4.2% year-on-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 13.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	7.9%	4.2%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paddy rice from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 311 times. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 22 300 kg of paddy rice, reflecting a 64.2% decrease compared to 2020. The maximum volume of 62 285 kg was reached in 2020, and the largest year-on-year increase of 2 368.5% was observed in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 368.5%	1 161.6%	(64.2%)	381.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Iraq remained the primary destination for paddy rice exports from Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 74.6% of total export volume. Other markets played a much smaller role during this period.

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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1 310-fold difference between these years. In 2021, paddy rice exports from Kyrgyzstan amounted to 13 319 US dollars, representing a 64.9% decline from the previous year. The highest value of 37 976 US dollars was recorded in 2020, while the largest year-on-year increase of 16 951.7% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16 951.7%	668.0%	(64.9%)	671.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, two countries—Iraq and the United States—accounted for the majority of paddy rice export value from Kyrgyzstan. Other markets individually contributed much less to total exports.

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 paddy rice to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, kg

The import market demonstrated volatility over the observed years. The lowest import volume was registered in 2020, with the highest in 2018, showing a 9-fold gap between these extremes. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported a total of 815 kg of paddy rice, which is 110.5% higher than 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	110.5%	(38.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Pakistan and Kazakhstan dominated paddy rice imports to Kyrgyzstan in volume terms, together representing 80.9% of total imports. Other countries held significantly 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2020 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, with a 40-fold difference. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's paddy rice imports totaled 773 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 411.9% compared to the prior year.

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	411.9%	(49.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Pakistan was the key source for paddy rice imports to Kyrgyzstan in value terms, accounting for 77.9% of total imports. Other destinations played a much less significant role.

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