16:22, 28 марта 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Aibek SULTANOV
A construction boom and the modernization of production facilities in Kyrgyzstan drove a sharp increase in industrial imports in January 2026. A report of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic says.
Technical import of Kyrgyzstan
Imports of base metals rose 2.3-fold to $79.7 million, while shipments of electrical machinery and equipment increased by 45.8 percent. Companies from Russia and China were the main beneficiaries of this growth.
The non-food market showed mixed dynamics. Exports of machinery and mechanical devices grew by 54.3 percent to $9.8 million, while supplies of measuring instruments fell 4.5-fold and leather goods dropped 2.7-fold.
Pharmaceutical imports also posted notable growth, reaching $20.9 million — up 18.1 percent year-on-year.
Top 5 non-food imports:
What products Kyrgyzstan sells
Exports of base metals from Kyrgyzstan increased 2.5-fold in January 2026, alongside a 2.3-fold rise in imports — a typical sign of raw material redistribution or re-export schemes within the Eurasian Economic Union.
At the same time, a 21.2 percent decline in clothing exports points to challenges in the garment industry, traditionally a major employer for women.
Top 5 non-food exports:
Kyrgyzstan’s total foreign trade turnover in January reached $1,052.9 billion. Imports accounted for 87.7 percent, while exports made up just 12.3 percent. The negative balance of $799.3 million highlights the republic’s high dependence on imports in the technical and industrial sectors.