The deputy is seeking support from the government regarding the documentation for export. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised an important issue regarding the possibility of exporting beans from the Talas region to India, appealing for support from Almasbek Abytov, the representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers in parliament.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Department of Fisheries is embarking on a digital transformation of the fishing sector. As part of this initiative, several information platforms have been developed aimed at simplifying the work of entrepreneurs and increasing market transparency. One of the key innovations is the "Information System for the Traceability of Fish and Fish Products." It will allow tracking the entire life cycle of products in digital format—from the incubation of imported
In Kyrgyzstan, according to the National Statistical Committee, consumer prices increased by 9.4% in 2025 compared to the previous year. Inflation over 11 months was 8.3%. The largest price increases were observed in the following groups of goods and services:
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, 2026, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised the issue of the difficulties faced by farmers in the Talas region affected by natural disasters. According to the parliamentarian, natural disasters have impacted about 800 hectares of bean and wheat crops, resulting in total damages amounting to 55 million soms.
The Canadian mining company Silvercorp Metals Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited regarding the purchase of shares, as well as collaboration with the National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the terms of the transactions, Silvercorp is acquiring 70% of the shares of Chaarat ZAAV, which holds a mining license for an area of approximately 7 square kilometers. This includes fully licensed gold mining projects "Tulkubash"
- The joint-stock company "State Financial Holding" approved the guarantee for the credit obligations of the company OsOO "Alliance Hydro" to the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund in the amount of $25 million. According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, these funds will be directed towards the implementation of the project for the construction of the small hydropower plant "Djeruy" with a capacity of 24 MW in the Talas region.
According to official information, Kyrgyzstan's GDP demonstrated an impressive real growth rate of 11.1% compared to 2024, highlighting the stability of the country's economic policy. The leading role in this growth was played by the services sector, which accounts for more than half of the economy — 51.2%. Industry, agriculture, and construction together make up 34.4% of the total GDP, while net taxes on products account for the remaining 14.4%. Such significant growth in gross
- On December 29, 2025, Order No. 108 of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce was signed, concerning the cost of expertise for project and estimate documentation for individuals and legal entities. This document covers the services provided by the State Expertise Department, which operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. The new price list was approved based on materials submitted by
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, along with inspectors from the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, is conducting inspections at several construction sites in Bishkek. During the inspections at the facilities of the company LLC "Bina Group", violations of construction norms and standards were discovered. In particular, this concerns a 5-story training center located at
On Tuesday, January 20, there was a significant increase in the price of silver during commodity trading, which was a result of a similar rise in gold prices. Data from Comex, a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, confirms this fact. At 12:10 Moscow time, the price of the precious metal exceeded $95 per troy ounce for the first time, reaching $95.2. Thus, the increase compared to the previous trading session was 7.52 percent.
The National Bank has published the current exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Kyrgyz som as of January 21, 2026. US Dollar (USD) — 87.45 som (rate unchanged); Euro (EUR) — 102.5089 som (increase compared to the previous day); Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.1228 som (increase); Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.1725 som (growth); Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.5666 som (slight increase). In commercial banks, the average purchase price of the dollar is 87.30 soms, while the sale price is 87.80 soms.
According to the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, trade volume between China and Central Asia increased by 12% in 2025, as reported by the Xinhua News Agency citing a source. Trade cooperation between China and the Central Asian regions has shown significant growth, reaching 106.3 billion dollars in trade turnover, which is 12% more compared to 2024.
In Bishkek, the launch of a unique project aimed at installing a solar photovoltaic system with an energy storage mechanism (BESS) took place. This initiative, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, represents one of the first successful examples of integrating renewable energy sources and batteries in the commercial sector of the country.
The morning exchange rates at the exchange offices on the Moscow City Council on January 21 are presented below:
According to recent reports, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 22,800 head of cattle (bovine). This data was provided by the National Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, the import of cattle increased by 22.9%.
The Deputy Minister of Economy mentioned the license at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh The company OsOO "Rikha" denied the information voiced by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sultan Akhmatov, stating that their license had been revoked. This information was deemed unreliable.
According to a statement from the president's press service, Bektur Aliyev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan based on his personal request and in accordance with the Constitution and the Law on the National Bank. As a result of this order, President Japarov appointed Medet Tairov as the new Deputy Chairman.
The Eurasian Economic Commission has announced the development of an agreement that will allow brokers and dealers from one member country of the Union to participate in organized trading on the exchanges of other EAEU member states. According to the commission's information, the new document will enable national exchanges to recognize the licenses of brokers and dealers, granting them the right to directly participate in trading operations, including transactions with securities and
The system is designed for integrated water resource management The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has developed an automated information system known as the "Unified Information System for Water" (AIS UISW). This initiative is part of a broader program for the digitization of water resource management services.
Violations were recorded among several producers The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed an initiative to introduce liability for non-compliance in the production of halal products and the provision of halal services.
- According to information received from the Center for the Development of the Halal Industry under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the company "Rikha" conducted halal certification with an unaccredited certification body. “Currently, this body has ceased its activities. During subsequent laboratory tests of products from OsOO 'Rikha', conducted by accredited laboratories, no pork DNA was found in the submitted samples,” the Center reports.
During the visit of the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov, to Italy, an agreement was reached that Kyrgyz jewelers would undergo training at the renowned Bvlgari house. This initiative resulted from negotiations held at the international jewelry exhibition Vicenzaoro, which took place in Vicenza. During a meeting with Eleonora Rizzuto, the Director of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility at Bvlgari, the Kyrgyz delegation presented the current state
- The Cabinet of Ministers plans to increase the processing volumes of milk, meat, and vegetable fruits, as reflected in the new government action plan. The implementation timeline for this project is set from the first quarter of 2026 to the last quarter of 2030. During this period, investment projects aimed at constructing processing plants for the specified products will be developed.
FT analyzed the impact of inflation on the alcohol industry The decline in interest in beverages such as Scotch whisky, cognac, and tequila has caused serious problems for producers, who are facing a surplus of unsold goods. This is reported by the Financial Times.
- December 2025 became one of the record months for Kyrgyzstan in terms of imports of Chinese cars, ranking among the top three since the publication of monthly trade data began in 2015, according to information provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. Details can be found by subscribing to Tazabek
The project aims for direct supplies from producers to end consumers The joint-stock company "Kyrgyz Agroholding," under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced the launch of mobile meat sales points. The information was disseminated by the ministry's press service.
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan became the destination for the import of more than 10,000 electric vehicles from China, according to information from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.
- On January 20, raids conducted by representatives of the Lenin District Municipal Administration and relevant government structures revealed violations at the "Osh Bazaars" and "Dordoi Motors" markets. During the inspection, traders were found not to be complying with state price norms for meat, including beef and mutton on the bone.
In the Russian Federation, a significantly updated nationwide classifier of positions and professions has come into effect. The previously existing list, created in 1994, became outdated and no longer reflected the modern labor market. Now, many specialists who have long been in uncertainty have received official codes as well as social guarantees.
The company OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" has presented its new project aimed at creating mobile points for selling meat products. This project is being launched with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The state institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified information regarding the sausage manufacturing company discussed at a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. It is worth reminding that the Deputy Minister of Economy, Sultan Akhmatov, previously stated that the license of one of the sausage-producing companies was revoked due to improper accreditation.
Almambet Shykmamotov, head of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended the international jewelry exhibition Vicenzaoro in Italy. According to information from the agency, during the exhibition he had the opportunity to familiarize himself with current trends in the jewelry industry, as well as with new materials and technologies. In addition, Shykmamotov held working meetings with leaders of major Italian jewelry companies.
- The Ministry of Finance has reported that within the framework of the financing project for united producers, 170.25 million soms have been allocated in the form of preferential loans. In total, the amount of funds allocated for lending under this project is 2 billion 200 million soms.
On the day of trading, January 20, the price of the gold futures contract for delivery in February 2026 reached a record value, exceeding $4720 per troy ounce. This information comes from Comex, a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. At its peak, the quotes reached nearly $4723; however, by 10:05 AM Moscow time, the price slightly adjusted to $4720. This still meant that compared to the closing of the previous trading session, the price increased by 2.71 percent.
The press service of the president reported that Bektur Aliev is no longer holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. He has been replaced by Medet Tairov, who already has experience in the banking sector.
- In the fourth quarter of 2025, the volume of auto parts imports from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 44% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. The total value of imports in this category amounted to $92.2 million from October to December, which is significantly lower than the more than $164 million recorded last year.
Social project for the population The implementation of mobile points for meat sales is starting in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its first intervention of the current year on January 19, when $134.05 million was sold on the interbank market. For comparison, in 2025, the regulator carried out eight interventions, during which $853 million was sold. The largest amount, totaling $179.5 million, was sold specifically in December.
A resident of the village of Chym-Korgon, Samat Aydaraliev, living in the Kemin district of the Chui region, spoke about the process of preparing fodder for livestock, including corn stalks. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he explained how he uses the corn stalks from his own garden. “I have 4-5 stacks, each containing about 100 stalks. The weight of one bundle is approximately equal to the weight of a bale of alfalfa. When autumn comes, we cut the corn with a sickle, tie the
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has proposed the development of a draft law that introduces liability for non-compliance with the law "On the Halal Industry." This applies to both the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without mandatory certification. According to the ministry, changes will be made to the Code of Offenses.
In the 11 months of 2025, the volume of foreign trade in Kyrgyzstan amounted to $14 billion 19.4 million. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, this is 11.2% less than in the same period of 2024. A slowdown in the decline is observed, as the decrease after 10 months was 9.6%. Decrease in Export Supplies The most significant factor affecting the negative dynamics was the sharp decline in export supplies, which amounted to 43.5%. During the specified period, the export
- According to information provided at a briefing by the director of the research department of the International Monetary Fund, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth in 2026 is expected to be 3.3%, which exceeds previous forecasts by 0.2 percentage points. Gourinchas noted that despite ongoing trade tensions, the global economy is demonstrating resilience due to the high adaptability of the private sector, favorable financial conditions, and active investments in the field of
As part of the digitalization program in Kyrgyzstan, a new information system called AIS "Expertise" is being put into operation. This digital platform was developed by the Department of Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. It aims to automate state-paid services, which will be a significant step towards improving the quality of service for agricultural workers and reducing corruption risks
Economist Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion on the new project of the Ministry of Agriculture, which involves the creation of mobile sales points for meat products at affordable prices. He noted that this initiative contributes to the formation of important social infrastructure by eliminating unnecessary links in the supply chain from producers to end consumers. “This initiative certainly has its advantages and will be especially beneficial for consumers. Social prices are of significant
According to the National Statistical Committee, the gross grain harvest in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 1.8 million tons, which is 14.2% less compared to 2024. However, the harvest of fruit and berry crops increased by 17.5%, the rice yield rose by 17%, vegetables by 11.3%, melons by 7.1%, and corn for grain by 5.1%.
The import of mineral fertilizers to Kyrgyzstan has begun, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture on January 20. According to forecasts, the republic will need 182.8 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers for agricultural needs by 2026:
In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of introducing accountability for violations related to the certification of halal products is being considered. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce reports on the development of a new draft law, which proposes amendments to the Code of Offenses. This document will address the production and certification of halal products.
As of the end of December 2025, Kyrgyzstan's gross international reserves amounted to $8 billion 603.14 million, according to information provided by the National Bank. Analysis shows that gross international reserves increased as follows: