According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, there has been a 7% increase in the import of frozen fish during the first ten months of 2025. From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,700 tons of frozen fish worth a total of $8.6 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of supplies was 3,500 tons, costing $7.1 million, which also confirms a 7% growth. The main supplier countries of frozen fish for Kyrgyzstan are presented in the following
Processing waste is used for animal feed Production of safflower oil has begun in the Sokuluk district, initiated by the Kyrgyz State Breeding Farm. This project aims to develop processing and effective use of the cake obtained during production in animal husbandry.
According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russia's oil export revenues have fallen to their lowest level since February 2022. Last week, the revenue was around $959 million, which is $500 million less than in the first days of October. Analysts attribute this decline to a sharp increase in discounts on Russian Urals oil, caused by sanctions. Previously, the discount to the Brent standard was in the range of 5-15 percent, but now it has reached about 50 percent.
- As of the end of November 2025, Kyrgyzstan ranked among the top 15 largest importers of Chinese cars, as confirmed by data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.
- According to information from the State Agency for Land Resources, the total volume of transactions for the purchase and sale of individual residential houses in Kyrgyzstan in November 2025 amounted to 9.08 billion soms. A total of 1,305 transactions were recorded across the country.
The State Tax Service has presented summarized data on the declarations of high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce for the year 2024. According to data for 2023, Bakyt Sydykov Tolomushevich, the Minister of Economy and Commerce since December 18, 2024, earned 2,961,275.89 soms for the incomplete year.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun reviewing documents for the establishment of a new commercial institution — "Post Bank." This project will be implemented using the infrastructure of JSC "Kyrgyz Post," which will serve as an agent for providing banking services throughout the country.
A recent report from the UN Comtrade platform states that Kyrgyzstan has ranked among the top ten largest importers of chocolate coming from Russia. At the top of the ranking are Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan, which became leaders in purchasing Russian chocolate in 2025.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, one of the main directions of the country's foreign economic activity in 2025 has become the active increase of exports to China. Currently, agreements have been reached on eight protocols concerning the supply of goods such as wool, cashmere, beans, meat, and poultry.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry implemented numerous significant initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture through the introduction of scientific methods and digital solutions. As part of scientific research, 35 projects were conducted focusing on crop production, animal husbandry, and pasture management. One of the most important topics was the study of the scientific foundations for improving and preserving the genetic
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced challenges in the energy sector, including a lack of capacity and ongoing negotiations with donors for the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Station. Kaktus.media analyzes how the year unfolded, including power outages and the launch of new power plants. Rising TariffsAs of May 1, 2025, electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased again. The changes affected the following categories:
Starting January 1, 2026, China will introduce interest payments on the balances of the digital yuan (e-CNY), making it the first in the world to implement such a practice. Holders of this currency will be able to earn income comparable to interest on traditional deposits.
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor administration, covering the Kirov region, Udmurt Republic, and Perm Krai, conducted export control: - 198 tons of dairy products to countries such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China;
The antimonopoly service reported that as a result of reviewing consumer complaints, over 5 million soms have been returned. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio," summarizing the results for 2025. He noted that more than 700 appeals had been received from residents of various regions of the country, leading to over 5,000 inspections. During these
At the moment, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has not made a decision regarding the extension of state price regulation on meat. This was reported by Muratbek Imankulov, head of the antimonopoly regulation service at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." It is worth reminding that temporary price regulation on beef and lamb was introduced due to the increase in their cost and was supposed to remain in effect until December 31, 2025. The
According to an official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy, the country has begun exporting Venezuelan oil to international markets. This is reported by Bloomberg. In the government's statement, it is noted that "the U.S. has initiated the sale of Venezuelan oil in the interests of both the United States and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have collaborated with leading global traders and key financial institutions to support such operations."
- In 2025, 105 inspections in the field of veterinary supervision were carried out in the Kirov region, including more than 1,800 control activities and 108 additional inspections. This was reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor. As a result of these inspections, 175 administrative offense cases were initiated, 140 decisions were made, and 55 orders were issued.
At the state border of Kyrgyzstan with Kazakhstan, a batch of potatoes that did not meet the established phytosanitary requirements was recorded. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the ministry's information, on January 7, 2026, at the "Consolidated Post" near the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, specialists from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine discovered the absence of a
- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan acquired 16,000 head of cattle for a total of 5 million dollars. This is a 66% increase in quantity compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,000 head were imported for a total of 2.7 million dollars. The main exporting countries of cattle to Kyrgyzstan were:
According to Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, the rise in meat prices in Kyrgyzstan is not related to objective economic factors but rather to the actions of intermediaries. In a broadcast on the radio station, he noted that an analysis conducted by the agency shows that the cost price of meat remains low. Earlier, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State National Security Committee,
During the period of price regulation on meat, including beef and lamb, 129 fines were issued, totaling 506.5 thousand soms. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, announced this information on the radio. He clarified that fines are imposed on both individuals and companies: for citizens, the fine amounts to 3 thousand soms, while for organizations it is 13 thousand soms.
In Kyrgyzstan, state regulation of prices for meat products will be in effect until the end of 2025. This was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy, during a radio interview. He indicated that from August 7, 2025, maximum (ceiling) prices have been established for beef and lamb. This decision was the result of market monitoring, which showed an increase in prices for meat products.
- In the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased its import of car bodies from Uzbekistan, as confirmed by data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, the republic acquired 1,800 bodies worth 16.1 million US dollars. This figure is five times higher than the volumes for the same period in 2024, when only 337 bodies worth 2.9 million dollars were imported.
- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 tractors and semi-trailers from China, spending $55.7 million on this. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,000 units were imported for a total of $28 million. In addition to China, Kyrgyzstan also imports tractors from other countries:
On the London ICE exchange, the price of Brent crude oil futures for delivery in March 2026 fell below $60 per barrel for the first time since December 19, 2025. Trading data confirms this decline. As of 10:39 Bishkek time, the price of Brent decreased by 0.89% to $59.97 per barrel. By 10:51, the futures slightly recovered, showing a decrease of 0.74% and reaching $60.06 per barrel.
Since the beginning of 2025, the National Bank of Poland has become the leader in gold purchases, increasing its reserves by 95 tons. In second place is the National Bank of Kazakhstan, which added 49 tons to its reserves. This data is provided by the World Gold Council. According to experts, in November of last year, central banks around the world continued to actively increase their gold reserves, acquiring 45 tons of this precious metal. Although the volume of purchases slightly decreased
- In Sokuluk, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Kyrgyz State Breeding Plant has entered a new phase by launching the production of safflower oil. To equip the plant with the necessary equipment, the Sokuluk District State Development Fund was involved.
- According to Imankulov, in 2025, the service operated in a more intensive mode compared to previous years. The reason for this was the rise in prices for meat products. He explained that in response to this situation, measures of state regulation were introduced, and work on controlling prices for socially significant goods and fuel and lubricants was intensified. “According to the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 455, the list of socially significant goods includes 16
Documents have been submitted to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for the establishment of "Post Bank," which will use OJSC "Kyrgyzpost" as an agency network to provide banking services to the population. The bank plans to operate on an agency model, offering basic banking services in accordance with the current legislation and regulations of the NB KR.
- According to the Eurasian Development Bank, the average annual exchange rate of the ruble against the US dollar in 2026 will be 94 rubles. This figure is presented in their macroeconomic forecast for the period from 2026 to 2028. Thus, the ruble will weaken compared to 2025, when it was at the level of 85 rubles.
- It is expected that the average annual exchange rate of the Kazakh tenge to the US dollar in 2026 will be 535 tenge per dollar, according to the macroeconomic forecast of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2026-2028. For 2025, the EDB anticipates an exchange rate of 525 tenge per dollar.
The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reports that in 2025, 63 new agricultural enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan. These enterprises are aimed at processing agricultural products and developing infrastructure in the fields of trade and logistics. They include trade and logistics centers, as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grains, fruits, vegetables, berries, as well as the production of milk, meat, fish, wool, and
As part of the innovative projects launched by Google and Microsoft, Finnish data centers have become sources of heat for numerous residential and public buildings. The tech giants utilize waste heat from server cooling to provide heating in cities, changing the perception of energy consumption in 2026.
- In the first ten months of 2025, the import of electronic integrated circuits from China increased 79 times. This information was released by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 8.1 million electronic integrated circuits from China, totaling $218,000. This quantity exceeds the import volume for the same period in 2024 by 79 times, although in terms of value, it is 3.5 times less than the 102,000 units imported
In its new analysis, QCP Capital points out that Bitcoin and Ethereum have finally broken out of the long-term sideways trend that lasted for most of December. This comes against the backdrop of significant geopolitical events in Venezuela, including the recent arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
The production growth amounted to 15.31 billion soms compared to the same period in 2024. According to data for January–November 2025, the total volume of products in the processing industry reached 94 billion 230 million soms. This is 15 billion 31 million soms or 19% more than in the corresponding period of 2024.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan took an important step in expanding its export capabilities by sending 23 tons of dried apricots to China. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. In the ministry, it is emphasized that this event is a significant achievement for the country, as domestic agricultural and processing products confidently hold their positions on the international stage, and the geography of exports continues to grow.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant progress in the field of exports. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, domestic agricultural and processed products are confidently entering international markets, and the number of importing countries continues to grow. One of the main directions is export to China. Currently, 8 protocols have been agreed upon regarding the supply of wool, cashmere, beans, poultry and its by-products, as well as 3 protocols for thermally processed meat and leather
The lunar race, set to unfold in 2026, is taking new forms as the United States faces serious challenges in technology and funding, while China confidently moves towards its goal of landing taikonauts on the Moon by 2030. For the first time in decades, American dominance in space exploration is under threat.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NB KR) has adopted a new resolution regarding the licensing and regulation of the activities of the Open Joint Stock Company "Financial Company of Credit Unions" and credit unions. This decision is reportedly aimed at expanding opportunities for the FCKS.
- The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has announced that eight protocols aimed at exporting agricultural products to the People's Republic of China have been agreed upon. Among the goods to be exported are wool, cashmere, beans, poultry meat, and its by-products. Three protocols for the supply of thermally processed meat and leather raw materials have also been approved.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have announced the launch of a multimodal transport corridor that will connect China with Europe through Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey, bypassing the territory of Kazakhstan. This information was announced by the Executive Committee of the CIS.
According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, the adopted order concerns the implementation of navigation seals for the transportation of timber from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Starting January 1, 2026, a new Reporting System for Crypto Assets (CARF) will come into effect, fundamentally changing tax transparency in 48 countries around the world. At the same time, important changes in legislation regarding cryptocurrencies are also taking place in Central Asia.
- On December 25, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers issued Resolution No. 829, according to which a land plot in the Lenin district of the capital was reclassified from "agricultural land" to "land for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other purposes." This decision was made for the purpose of constructing an electrical substation. Among the grounds for the transformation are the resolution of the Bishkek city hall dated September 16, 2025, No. 261, as
According to Reuters, the rise in gold prices is influenced not only by the geopolitical tension caused by the arrest of the Venezuelan president but also by expectations of interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The increase in demand for gold as a "safe-haven asset" has resulted from the unstable situation in Venezuela and forecasts of lower interest rates in the United States.
On Tuesday, the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (CMA) announced its decision to open its capital market to all foreign investors starting February 1, 2026. This became possible due to changes in the regulatory framework approved by the CMA's board of directors, which allows non-residents to invest directly in the main market, Bloomberg reports. These changes will enable investors from various countries to participate in the Saudi capital market, promoting diversification and
- As of the period from January to November 2025, the volume of services provided by hotels and restaurants in Kyrgyzstan reached 57 billion 412 million soms. Statistical data shows that this is 24.9% more than in the same period of 2024, when the figure was 45 billion 964.8 million soms. Most of the services are still provided in Bishkek, where the amount reached 36 billion 538.4 million soms. This is 23% more compared to the previous year, when the volume of services in the capital was 29
