Kyrgyzstan temporarily bans apple imports until 1 February 2027

Kyrgyzstan's Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a decree introducing a temporary ban on apple imports into the country. The ban will remain in force until 1 February 2027.

According to the cabinet, the measure aims to protect the interests of local producers, balance the domestic market and preserve the potential of the republic's horticultural sector. Officials also want to sell the 2026 harvest gathered within the country. The Ministry of Water Management and Agro-Industrial Complex reports that the area of fruit-bearing apple orchards is 26,324 hectares, and the expected 2026 harvest should reach 179,393 tonnes. Timely sales are critical for farmers to cover production costs and prepare for the next season.

Official statistics show that 6,438.9 tonnes of apples were imported in January to August 2026, 2.18 times more than in all of 2025. Most came from Poland (3.5 thousand tonnes), China (1.6 thousand tonnes) and Uzbekistan (859.7 tonnes). Earlier, the country banned imports of fish feed and potatoes. A ban on sugar and dairy products is under consideration by the cabinet.