Chile and Denmark — main suppliers of frozen fish to Kyrgyzstan

16:12, 22 мая 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Aibek SULTANOV

In the first quarter of 2026, frozen fish imports to Kyrgyzstan reached $2,602,600. According to the National Statistical Committee, frozen fish accounts for the main share of demand on the foreign market.

Where the fish comes from and in what volumes

The geography of frozen fish supplies shows a high dependence on importers from Chile, Denmark, and Russia:

• Chile: 395 tons for $1,086,500;
• Denmark: 195 tons for $540,100;
• Russia: 185 tons for $450,000;
• Iceland: 65 tons for $189,600.

Kyrgyzstan also purchased 115 tons of fresh and chilled fish for $308,600 over the three months. Kazakhstan led the way, supplying 108 tons for $277,900.

Exports: Modest figures

Sales of fish products abroad remain significantly lower than imports. In the first quarter, Kyrgyzstan exported:

• frozen fish to Russia: 280 tons worth $740,300;
• fresh or chilled fish to Russia: 75 tons worth $194,000;
• live fish to Kazakhstan: 35 tons worth $51,500.

The saturation of the domestic market with imported fish occurs against the backdrop of a persistent deficit in the country’s foreign trade. The volume of frozen fish imported (875 tons versus 280 tons exported) indicates the industry’s focus on domestic consumption.