The Ice Cream Market in Kyrgyzstan Grows 2.2 Times by Early 2026

According to Dmitry Dokin, chairman of the board of directors at Shin-Line, the growth drivers included both local and foreign ice cream factories that actively expanded their supplies to the Kyrgyz market. Imported purchases increased by 76.9% from 221 to 392 tons in January–February. Supplies of Kyrgyz ice cream to the domestic market rose by 157% from 232 to 597 tons.

In 2025, the development of imported ice cream sales in Kyrgyzstan was hindered by a weak distribution network. However, from January to December 2025, the Kyrgyz som hardly depreciated against the dollar, so the currency factor had little impact on foreign trade.

Over 75% of the increase in ice cream imports to Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was provided by Kazakhstani manufacturers. The average import price per kilogram in dollar terms rose moderately by 2.7%, from $2.95 to $3.03. In Kyrgyz som equivalent, the growth was 2.9%.

According to independent experts, modern trade currently accounts for about 23% in Bishkek and 7–9% on average across the country. This means that the market remains significantly dependent on traditional trade and distribution, and the development of modern retail could become a factor in further growth of the category.