Kyrgyzstan plans energy drink production and import ban on Japarov's orders

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has instructed the cabinet to consider banning the production and import of energy drinks within one month, and to adopt the relevant regulatory measures within six months. The president announced this on his Facebook page.

Japapov said he had received numerous requests to restrict the circulation of energy drinks. According to data he cited, domestic consumption reached 54.199 million litres in 2025, about 129 million cans, and Kyrgyz citizens had already consumed 36.083 million litres, or about 85.9 million cans, in the first half of 2026. The president linked the need for restrictions to health risks, especially for young people and teenagers, including risks to the cardiovascular system and metabolism.

Preliminary estimates suggest a ban could cost the budget about 1.5 billion soms in tax revenue. Advertising of energy drinks has been banned in Kyrgyzstan since July 2023. In October 2026, the Jogorku Kenesh set up a temporary parliamentary commission to study the circulation of energy drinks among minors and young people.