Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Kyrgyzstan rose from 1 010 tonnes in 2018 to 1 593 tonnes in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by a significant increase in the number of meat processing enterprises, which grew from 31 to over 39, directly boosting production capacity. State subsidy programs and government support for the meat industry further stimulated output. The introduction of updated technical regulations for meat safety in 2020 and the subsequent rollout of mandatory digital product labeling rules from 2022 enhanced market transparency and supported domestic production growth, even as the market volume stabilized in 2020 before resuming its upward trend.

Regulatory evolution continued with new Eurasian Economic Union labeling requirements taking effect in 2024, mandating digital identification for items like meat cans. This period also saw a notable shift in export patterns, with growing shipments of offal to China driven by increased demand. For 2025, amendments to tax legislation aimed at supporting small and medium meat businesses were enacted, and an experiment for the full-scale digital labeling system was launched, setting the stage for its mandatory implementation in 2026.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Kyrgyzstan

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Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2018-2021

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan produced 1,149 tons of prepared or preserved beef and offal, representing a 2.9% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1,116 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1,234 tons. The most significant drop was observed in 2020, when production fell by 9.6%.

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Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Kyrgyzstan

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Export volumes showed considerable volatility during the observed period. The highest level was reached in 2018, while the lowest point occurred in 2020, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 61.1 tons of prepared or preserved beef and offal, marking a 6.7% year-over-year improvement. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 57.2 tons, and the largest decline of 76.7% also took place that year.

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From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Mongolia, and India were the primary destinations for Kyrgyzstan's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports in kind. Turkey accounted for 40.6% of exports, Mongolia for 31.3%, and India for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 81.1% of total export volumes during this period.

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 value of prepared or preserved beef and offal exports from Kyrgyzstan declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 295 thousand US dollars, which is 10.9% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 70.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 33.7%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1,061 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020 with a 68.8% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Mongolia, and China were the main markets for Kyrgyzstan's prepared or preserved beef and offal exports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 44.1% of export value, Mongolia for 23.8%, and China for 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 75.8% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Kyrgyzstan

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Import volumes exhibited significant volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest level was recorded in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2021, with a 5.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan imported 290.6 tons of prepared or preserved beef and offal, showing a sharp increase of 51.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 31.3%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with a 400.5% rise.

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From 2018 to 2021, Russia dominated Kyrgyzstan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in kind, accounting for 77.8% of total import volumes. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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 showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal reached 454 thousand US dollars, marking a 48.8% increase compared to the previous year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 755 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 59.6% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 599.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Kazakhstan were the dominant suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Kyrgyzstan in value terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 98.3% of total import value, with other destinations each representing relatively small shares.

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

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