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# Mobile phones make up bulk of Kyrgyz exports to UAE
- URL: https://economist.kg/en/mobile-phones-make-up-bulk-of-kyrgyz-exports-to-uae/
- Published: 2026-11-11T10:12:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T10:12:17.000Z
- Description: In 2025, electronics, primarily mobile phones, accounted for 80–87% of Kyrgyzstan's exports to the UAE, with re-exports playing a significant role, according to an EDB report. Bilateral trade with Gulf states surged ninefold over five years to $185 million.
- Author: Иван Донис
- Tags: Экономика, #en

**In 2025, electronics, predominantly mobile phones, accounted for 80–87% of Kyrgyzstan's exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a significant portion of shipments consisting of re-exports. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reported the data in a new study on Central Asia's trade with Gulf nations, published on November 10.**

According to the [study](https://www.eabr.org/analytics/analytical-briefs/trade-and-investment-cooperation-between-central-asia-and-the-gcc-countries/?ref=economist.kg), Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover with Gulf countries grew approximately **ninefold** over five years: from **$20 million in 2020 to $185 million in 2025**.

Kyrgyz exports were the primary driver behind trade growth. However, analysts note that a substantial portion consists of re-exports—goods previously imported from other countries and subsequently shipped abroad.

> The role of electronics is particularly pronounced in trade with the UAE. In 2025, this category accounted for **80–87% of total Kyrgyz exports to the Emirates**, with mobile phones making up the bulk of deliveries.

At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has been expanding deliveries of food products, legumes, metals, and certain manufactured goods. Imports from Gulf nations are dominated by automobiles, perfumes, cosmetics, and textile products.

#### **How Central Asia's trade with Gulf countries is expanding**

Overall, trade turnover between the two regions nearly quadrupled between 2020 and 2025, surging **from $1 billion to $3.9 billion**. The share of Persian Gulf states in Central Asia's foreign trade increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

The UAE remains the region's largest partner, accounting for roughly **94% of trade originating from Gulf countries**, or $3.67 billion in 2025.

> Meanwhile, shipments from Gulf nations to Central Asia generate about 70% of total bilateral trade turnover.

According to EDB estimates, additional trade potential between the regions could reach **$4.9 billion** by 2030\. Unlocking this potential will depend on the development of transit routes, lower logistics costs, and the reduction of trade barriers.

> The economic partnership agreement between the EAEU and the UAE, which entered into force on **October 6, 2026**, opens new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan. The pact provides for the elimination or reduction of customs duties on more than 85% of tariff lines.