Sucrose in solid form market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for chemically pure sucrose in solid form in Kyrgyzstan exhibited pronounced volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 85 000 tons in 2018, volume surged to 122 600 tons in 2019, then dropped sharply to 63 800 tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed, with the market reaching a high of 136 000 tons in 2022 before a slight contraction to 130 200 tons in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising to 99 200 tons in 2019 before falling to 51 300 tons in 2020 and gradually recovering to 76 000 tons by 2023. Imports were a major variable, peaking at 77 300 tons in 2022, which significantly boosted total market supply. Export volumes remained low throughout most of this period, leaving domestic production and imports as the primary determinants of market size.

Trade data for 2024 and 2025 shows a marked decline in import volumes to 42 000 tons and 25 000 tons, respectively, alongside a steady increase in exports to 16 000 tons and 18 000 tons. This shift has substantially reduced the net import position, indicating a change in supply dynamics for these years.

Production sucrose in solid form in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

Production of solid sucrose in Kyrgyzstan has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 48.2 K t of solid sucrose, which is 6.1% less than in 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 35.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 13.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 99.2 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a 48.3% decline, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, with a 32.8% rise.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

Exports of solid sucrose from Kyrgyzstan have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 0.0 t of solid sucrose, representing a 100.0% year-over-year decline. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -99.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of solid sucrose from Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 93.9% of total exports in 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

Export revenues from solid sucrose in Kyrgyzstan have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 0.0 K $ US worth of solid sucrose, marking a 100.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 100%, with a CAGR of -98.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, export values of solid sucrose from Kyrgyzstan were highly concentrated on Kazakhstan, which made up 94.0% of total 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 sucrose in solid form to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of solid sucrose in Kyrgyzstan showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 13 316 t, while imports peaked in 2021 at 37 480 t, representing a 2.8-fold difference. In 2021, imports surged by 181.5% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 47.1% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan continued to be the top suppliers of solid sucrose to Kyrgyzstan. Russia accounted for 57.2% of imports in volume, Ukraine for 15.9%, and Kazakhstan for 9.8%, together representing 82.9% of total imports.

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

Import values of solid sucrose in Kyrgyzstan exhibited an unstable trend over this period. The minimum was recorded in 2020 at 6 049 K $ US, while imports reached their peak in 2021 at 19 936 K $ US, a 3.3-fold increase. In 2021, import values rose sharply by 229.5% compared to the prior year. The most significant decline was in 2020, with a 48.3% fall.

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

During 2018-2021, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan stood out as the main sources for imports of solid sucrose in value terms. Russia contributed 54.9% of import value, Ukraine 13.9%, and Kazakhstan 12.4%, collectively accounting for 81.2% of total flows.

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

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