Potato exports from Kyrgyzstan declined significantly in 2025. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the country exported 33,207.9 tonnes of potatoes worth $4.6 million between January and December 2025. In the same period of 2024, exports totaled 80,492.1 tonnes valued at $11.08 million, meaning shipments decreased by 2.4 times.
Uzbekistan remained the main destination for Kyrgyz potatoes, although volumes fell considerably. Exports to Uzbekistan reached 28,485.5 tonnes worth $2.62 million in 2025, compared with 68,456.1 tonnes valued at $7.06 million in 2024.
Shipments to Kazakhstan also declined. In 2025, exports totaled 3,661.4 tonnes worth $1.39 million, down from 10,879.8 tonnes valued at $3.58 million the previous year.
Exports to Russia decreased in volume but increased in value. Deliveries amounted to 722.5 tonnes worth $535,900 in 2025, compared with 1,132 tonnes worth $439,700 in 2024.
In contrast, shipments to Azerbaijan rose significantly. In 2025, exports reached 267.5 tonnes worth $49,900, compared with 24.2 tonnes valued at $3,000 in 2024.
Kyrgyzstan also exported potatoes to Tajikistan in 2025, totaling 71 tonnes worth $7,200, while no shipments to this market were recorded in 2024.
Source: www.tazabek.kg
