Akchabarsearch
One in five Kyrgyzstan residents prepares for New Year exclusively through marketplaces

Published

12/29/2025, 10:03

One in five Kyrgyzstan residents prepares for New Year exclusively through marketplaces

Preparations for New Year in Kyrgyzstan are steadily moving online. One in five residents of the country uses only marketplaces to buy gifts and holiday goods. These figures were revealed by a study conducted by Ozon Kyrgyzstan in November 2025 among more than 600 respondents. Online platforms are becoming a key tool in the face of time constraints, busy December schedules and the desire to avoid the pre-holiday rush.

The role of marketplaces is particularly noticeable in the regions. Almost half of the inhabitants of the regions turn to online shopping due to the limited range of products in local shops. In the capital, however, time savings and convenience of delivery come to the fore. Users actively apply filters, read reviews and compare prices, turning gift shopping into a conscious and calm process rather than a race with a trolley through the shopping aisles.

The financial behaviour of Kyrgyzstanis remains restrained but rational. Most set a moderate budget for gifts, focusing on quality and practicality. Marketplaces help them stay within their budget through sales, free delivery and cashback. As a result, online shopping is becoming not just an alternative to offline shopping, but a way to save nerves, money and the New Year spirit.

 

Read Similar

  • Almazbek Atambayev stripped of Kyrgyzstan's state awards

    The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, signed a decree according to which, in accordance with the verdict of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek dated 3 June 2025, in accordance with parts 1, 2, 4 of Article 27 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic ‘On State Awards, Honorary Titles and State Prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic,’ Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, it is hereby decreed:
    12/29/2025, 4:50:25 AM

  • Gold price over the weekend: slight downward correction

    Over the weekend, the price of measured gold bars in Kyrgyzstan showed a slight decrease. According to data from 29 December 2025, the price per troy ounce decreased slightly.
    12/29/2025, 4:48:08 AM

  • One in five Kyrgyzstan residents prepares for New Year exclusively through marketplaces

    Preparations for New Year in Kyrgyzstan are steadily moving online. One in five residents of the country uses only marketplaces to buy gifts and holiday goods. These figures were revealed by a study conducted by Ozon Kyrgyzstan in November 2025 among more than 600 respondents. Online platforms are becoming a key tool in the face of time constraints, busy December schedules and the desire to avoid the pre-holiday rush.
    12/29/2025, 4:03:11 AM

  • China proved to be the most stable investor in the Kyrgyz economy

    In 2024, China retained its status as one of the key investors, accounting for 27.8% of all foreign direct investment. This figure has remained virtually unchanged compared to previous years, making China the most stable source of capital over the past five years.
    12/26/2025, 10:47:00 AM