Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade rises 13.3% in eight months to $12 billion

Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade turnover rose 13.3% in January–August 2026 compared with the same period of 2025, reaching $12 billion, according to preliminary data. First Deputy Chairperson of the National Statistical Committee Nazira Kerimaliyeva announced the figures at a press conference in Bishkek on 15 October.

Imports grew by 11.9% and exports by 19.5%. Exports accounted for 19% of trade turnover and imports for 81%. Trade with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries made up 36% of turnover, including 34% of exports and 36.5% of imports.

Trade with third countries totalled $7.7 billion, up 18.3%, and accounted for 64% of turnover: 66% of exports and 63.5% of imports.