Kyrgyzstan: A Comprehensive Overview of the Dairy Industry

The dairy industry in Kyrgyzstan stands as a vital component of the nation's agricultural sector, showcasing substantial growth and increasing its significance in recent years. This report delves into key statistics, prominent enterprises, and notable events influencing the dairy market in Kyrgyzstan.

Dairy Cattle and Production Statistics

• Number of Dairy Cattle (2023): Approximately 1.2 million
• Milk Production Volume (2023): Around 1.5 million metric tons
• Milk Processing Volume (2023): Approximately 600,000 metric tons

Key Dairy Products

• Cheese Production Volume (2023): Estimated at 8,500 metric tons
• Milk Powder and Whey Production Volume (2023): Approximately 3,000 metric tons

Significant Dairy Enterprises

Dairy Plants

• Ak-Sut
• Bishkek-Sut
• Kant Agribusiness
• Kyrgyz Meat and Dairy Plant

Dairy Farms

• Chui Valley Dairy Farm
• Balykchy Dairy Farm
• Issyk-Kul Dairy Cooperative
• Aravan Dairy Farm

Trade: Export and Import Data

• Export of Dairy Products (2023): $35 million
• Import of Dairy Products (2023): $10 million
• 2024: The export of butter from Kyrgyzstan to Russia increased by 18%.
• From January to July 2024, the export of milk and cream to Uzbekistan significantly rose, reaching 100 tons valued at $104,000.

Key Events in the Dairy Market

• 2024: Significant increase in butter exports to Russia by 18%.
• 2024: Milk and cream exports to Uzbekistan increased, reaching 100 tons and valued at $104,000.
• 2023: Opening of a new milk processing plant in Bishkek with a capacity of 200,000 liters per day.
• 2022: Implementation of government subsidies for dairy farmers to enhance local production.
• 2024: Kyrgyzstan has seen a tripling of dairy exports over the first eight months, signaling the sector's growing importance to the economy.
• 2024: Exports of milk and cream from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 14% in the first nine months.

Kyrgyzstan also noted a shift in coffee import patterns in 2024, reducing imports from Brazil while increasing supplies from Colombia and Kazakhstan, hinting at changing preferences and logistical strategies.

Sources: National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture, Local Dairy Cooperatives

Kyrgyzstan increases milk production by 2.6% in 2024. The country has significantly increased its dairy exports to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, with more than 33,000 tons of milk and dairy products exported in 2024. Kyrgyzstan was one of the key export markets for Kazakhstan's ice cream.

Modified: 2025/02/04

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