Kyrgyzstan's exports of onions and garlic have dropped more than fivefold in 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee. Between January and August, the country exported 4,055 tonnes worth $1.65 million, compared to 21,223 tonnes worth $10.9 million during the same period last year.
The decline was driven mainly by weaker demand from key markets:
- Russia: 1,700 tonnes ($770,000), down from 3,100 tonnes ($7.99 million) in 2024.
- Uzbekistan: 1,551 tonnes ($285,000), a sharp fall from 11,523 tonnes ($1.17 million).
- Kazakhstan: only 24 tonnes ($4,000), compared to 344 tonnes ($760,000) last year.
- Iraq: no exports this year (819 tonnes in 2024).
- Iran, UAE, and Pakistan: no shipments in 2025, whereas together they accounted for over 4,000 tonnes in 2024.
- At the same time, Poland (62 tonnes) and Moldova (61 tonnes) appeared as new destinations, indicating exporters' attempts to diversify.
Meanwhile, imports of cucumbers and gherkins rose by 9%, reaching 4,584 tonnes worth $3.06 million.
- Uzbekistan remained the main supplier, 2,967 tonnes ($1.69 million).
- China increased deliveries to 886 tonnes ($958,000), up from 542 tonnes last year.
- Kazakhstan (378 tonnes) and Iran (294 tonnes) maintained steady levels.
- Tajikistan (40 tonnes) and Pakistan (21 tonnes) joined the list of suppliers, while Turkey and Afghanistan did not supply in 2025.
Source: www.tazabek.kg
