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Kyrgyzstan’s exports are concentrated among key partners

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04/19/2026, 18:07

Kyrgyzstan’s exports are concentrated among key partners

The structure of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade in 2026 shows a clear concentration on a limited number of countries, with Switzerland playing a particularly significant role. It accounts for 12.8% of the country’s total exports. This figure is largely linked to gold shipments, which form the basis of export revenues and effectively ensure the country’s leading position among non-CIS partners.

Among other non-CIS destinations, China stands out with a share of 8.4% and the United Arab Emirates with 6.9%. Less significant volumes are accounted for by Turkey (2.5%) and Iran (1.7%).

Within the CIS, exports are distributed more evenly, but with three markets clearly dominating. The largest partners remain Russia (22.0%) and Kazakhstan (21.9%), followed by Uzbekistan with a share of 13.0%. Belarus accounts for 1.4%.

Thus, Kyrgyzstan’s export model remains dependent on raw material supplies and a limited range of markets. In the short term, this ensures stable foreign exchange earnings, but increases the economy’s sensitivity to fluctuations in demand for gold and external market conditions.

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