Kyrgyzstan sees decline in dairy exports while honey shipments surge

In January–October 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 33.5 thousand tons of dairy products, which is 1.1 thousand tons less than in the same period of 2025. At the same time, exports of natural honey increased significantly, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported.

According to the agency, over the ten months, the republic shipped 572.41 tons of honey abroad compared to 324.7 tons a year earlier. Thus, exports increased by approximately 248 tons, or 76.3%.

At the same time, the volume of dairy supplies decreased from 34.6 thousand tons in January–October 2025 to 33.5 thousand tons in the corresponding period of the current year.

Recall that in September 2026, as many as 10 Kyrgyz dairy enterprises received authorization to export their products to Russia.

In addition, in January 2026, Kyrgyz honey gained access to the European Union market. The European Commission included honey from Kyrgyzstan in the list of products approved for import into the EU.