Wine and wine products market in Kyrgyzstan

Earlier Report Observations

The wine market in Kyrgyzstan stood at 7 487 t in 2018 but fell to 6 860 t in 2019, constrained by a lack of modern technology in viticulture. It then plummeted to 3 659 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the economy and reduced demand.

After the pandemic, the market rebounded to 4 083 t in 2021, aided by the rollout of mandatory digital labeling for alcohol from July 2021, which curbed illicit trade. However, in 2022, geopolitical tensions and a 6.1% rise in consumer prices for alcohol pushed the volume down to 3 482 t. A significant turnaround occurred in 2023 when tighter labeling enforcement and the entry of new market players spurred legal imports, boosting the market to 5 365 t.

Production wine and wine products in Kyrgyzstan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of wine and wine products, 2018-2021

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2018-2021

Kyrgyzstan's wine and wine products production saw an increase after two consecutive years of decline. In 2021, the country produced 2 316 tons of wine and wine products, marking a 15.1% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 58.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 25.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 012 tons, with the sharpest decline of 47.0% occurring that same year.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Kyrgyzstan's wine and wine products production declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 3 863 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant reduction of 18.6% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 60.5%, equating to an average annual rate of decline of 26.6%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Kyrgyzstan

Exports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Exports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Kyrgyzstan exported 2 272 tons of wine and wine products, representing a sharp increase of 129.4% year-over-year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 990 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 42.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan was the principal market for wine and wine products from Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 87.8% of total exports in volume. Other destinations made up a smaller portion of the export structure.

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

After a two-year decline, wine and wine products exports from Kyrgyzstan increased. In 2021, exports stood at 3 789 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt rise of 62.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 335 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 36.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan was the key buyer of wine and wine products from Kyrgyzstan, taking 85.2% of total exports in value terms. A diversified group of other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports wine and wine products to Kyrgyzstan

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, imported wine and wine products volumes in Kyrgyzstan reached 4 038 tons, up by 53.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 637 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 4 460 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 40.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Georgia were the main sources of wine and wine products imports to Kyrgyzstan. Together, they accounted for 55.9% of total imports in volume, with Uzbekistan at 32.2%, Russia at 18.0%, and Georgia at 5.8%.

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

In 2021, cross-border shipments of wine and wine products to Kyrgyzstan came to 9 337 thousand US dollars, which is 31.8% higher year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 084 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 10 468 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 32.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms of wine and wine products to Kyrgyzstan were widely dispersed across partner countries. Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, and Russia together represented only 32.7% of total flows, with Uzbekistan at 12.7%, the United Kingdom at 10.5%, and Russia at 9.4%.

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

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