Kyrgyzstan ranks among the top three CIS countries in pasta production

Kyrgyzstan ranks among the top three CIS countries in pasta production. According to data for January 2025, the total volume of pasta production in the CIS countries amounted to 138,000 tons, of which about 3,200 tons fell to Kyrgyzstan. This secured the country third place after Russia and Kazakhstan, strengthening the position of domestic producers in the regional market.

The export potential of pasta products is also growing. In January–September 2024, exports exceeded $5.8 million. The main destination was Uzbekistan, which received almost 1,200 tons of products, 53% more than in the same period last year. Increased demand in Central Asian countries opens up new opportunities for expanding production capacity.

For comparison, in the first nine months of 2023, the total volume of pasta exports from Kyrgyzstan amounted to 3,087.4 tons worth KGS 495.7 million. The main importers remain Kazakhstan (1,652.7 tons) and Russia (1,328.9 tons). Kyrgyz products are also steadily supplied to Belarus and Armenia, confirming the competitiveness of domestic producers amid growing competition in the region.