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Rye market in Kyrgyzstan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Rye production in Kyrgyzstan started at 1 109 metric tons in 2018, the year the government launched an export development program for 2019–2022 to support agricultural sectors. Output then declined to 844 t in 2019 and 787 t in 2020. A turnaround began in 2021 as production rose to 876 t, coinciding with broader economic growth where GDP expanded around 3% annually.

The recovery gained momentum in 2022, with output reaching 967 t. This growth was encouraged by rising global food prices, which improved margins for grain producers, and the country’s persistent reliance on grain imports, which incentivized domestic cultivation. Production continued to climb to 1 091 t in 2023, nearly matching the 2018 level, supported by the introduction of anti‑monopoly price controls on staple foods that helped stabilize market conditions.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production rye in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Kyrgyzstan's rye production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 787 tonnes of rye, which represents a 6.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 6.6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 109 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 23.9% decrease, while the largest increase was observed in 2018 with a 31.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.6%	(23.9%)	(6.8%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rye from Kyrgyzstan

According to industry reports, Kyrgyzstan did not export any rye from 2017 to 2020.

Imports rye to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, kg

The rye import market in Kyrgyzstan showed considerable volatility during this period. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 30 kg, while the maximum reached 2 076 kg in 2019, representing a 69-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports fell sharply to 158 kg, marking a 92.4% decline compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a growth of 6 820.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.7%)	6 820.0%	(92.4%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia were the sole sources of rye imports to Kyrgyzstan, together accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of rye imports to Kyrgyzstan experienced significant fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 39.0 US dollars, while the maximum reached 310.0 US dollars in 2019, showing a 7.9-fold difference. In 2020, import value dropped to 126.0 US dollars, representing a 59.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 65.8% drop, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 with a 694.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.8%)	694.9%	(59.4%)	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Kazakhstan accounted for 100.0% of the total value of rye imports to Kyrgyzstan, demonstrating a highly concentrated import market.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kyrgyzstan in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io