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Kyrgyzstan’s industry is accelerating its growth thanks to specific sectors

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04/19/2026, 17:42

Kyrgyzstan’s industry is accelerating its growth thanks to specific sectors

The growth in industrial production in January–February 2026 was driven by a sharp increase in output across a number of key sectors. The chemical industry showed the most significant growth, with output rising 3.1-fold. A significant contribution was also made by pharmaceutical production, which increased 1.7-fold, as well as the rubber and plastic products, construction materials, timber and paper sectors, where growth reached 1.6-fold.

Additional momentum came from engineering and raw materials processing. Vehicle production rose by 42.4%, and mineral extraction by 47.2%. Positive trends also continued in oil refining, with the output of refined petroleum products increasing by 18.2%. The food production sector, including beverages and tobacco products, showed growth of 16.8%.

Metallurgy and the manufacture of fabricated metal products also remain in growth territory, up 11.0%. The current structure shows that industry is strengthening through a combination of extractive and processing sectors, forming a basis for further expansion of production and investment in the sector.

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