Juice imports into Kyrgyzstan have surged – and the suppliers have changed

In January–March 2026, Kyrgyzstan imported 2,373.5 tonnes of fruit and vegetable juices worth $5.67 million – almost 3.6 times more than a year earlier.

According to the National Statistics Committee, imports of fruit and vegetable juices into Kyrgyzstan in January–March 2026 amounted to 2,373.5 tonnes, worth $5.67 million. This represents a significant increase compared with the same period last year — 1,534.6 tonnes worth $1.56 million. The main suppliers were Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan.

Kazakhstan emerged as the leading supplier, having sharply increased exports to 1,211.8 tonnes worth $3.82 million — more than a fivefold increase in monetary terms. Russia maintained stable volumes at 705 tonnes, though the value of supplies rose significantly. Uzbekistan increased physical volumes but saw a decline in revenue.

Small but growing supplies are being recorded from China and India. Meanwhile, a number of countries — the US, the UK, Iran, Germany, the Netherlands and Pakistan — dropped out of the import structure or did not make any supplies during the reporting period. At the same time, isolated or new shipments from Tajikistan and Italy have been recorded.

The sharp rise in the cost of imports is occurring against a backdrop of a redistribution of supplies — some traditional countries have dropped out of the supply chains, whilst the share of regional suppliers (Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan) has increased.

Ireland has become the most expensive destination — the cost of shipments here reaches around $20,900 per tonne. High prices are also recorded for shipments from Mongolia.

In the mid-range and mass-market segments, the bulk of imports comes from Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan. Here, prices range from approximately $700 to $3,100 per tonne. In particular, Kazakhstan has higher prices compared to neighbouring countries in the region.

The cheapest supplies come from China and India — ranging from approximately $600 to $1,000 per tonne, making these destinations the most competitive in terms of price.