Kyrgyzstan Exports First 23 Tons of Dried Apricots to China

Kyrgyzstan has marked a major export milestone by shipping at least 23 tons of dried apricots to China for the first time in 2025.

The move highlights the country’s growing success in expanding export opportunities, as Kyrgyz agricultural and processed products steadily gain access to international markets, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the geography of exports continues to widen, reflecting rising demand for locally produced goods abroad.

To date, Kyrgyzstan and China have agreed on eight export protocols covering wool, cashmere, beans, poultry and poultry by-products, as well as three additional protocols for heat-treated meat and raw hides. The launch of dried fruit exports, starting with the shipment of apricots, marks another step forward. Authorities say preparations are also underway to export wine, vegetable oil and vegetables.

Beyond China, Kyrgyzstan is working to secure permission to export honey to the European Union. While approval is still pending, 298 kilograms of Kyrgyz honey have already been shipped to the United Kingdom.

The export portfolio is also diversifying into livestock, with at least 144 horses sent to Saudi Arabia. At the same time, exports of dried fruit, honey and other processed products are increasingly being promoted through the Wildberries marketplace, opening new avenues for digital trade and boosting the global reach of Kyrgyz producers.