Kyrgyzstan has seen a remarkable increase in ice cream production, doubling its output in the past five years and tripling exports to neighboring countries.
In 2023, the country produced 10,800 tons of ice cream, a significant rise from 5,200 tons in 2018. This surge is largely attributed to heightened demand for Kyrgyz ice cream in the Eurasian region, particularly in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. Exports to these nations have grown from 2,800 tons annually to 6,100 tons since 2019.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic highlighted a positive trend in domestic production, noting that imports have declined from 2,788 tons per year to 1,969 tons. This shift suggests a growing preference for locally made products over imported alternatives.
Official statistics indicate that Kyrgyzstan imports ice cream from Turkey, Belarus, and Lithuania. While a kilogram of ice cream from Russia is priced at 240 KGS ($3), products from Lithuania and Turkey average around 570 KGS ($7). In contrast, Kyrgyzstan’s domestic ice cream is competitively priced at just over 200 KGS ($2.50) per kilogram.
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