Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade turnover reached $1.1 billion in January 2026, reflecting a 2.0% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistical Committee.

At the same time, export deliveries decreased by 20.3%, while import receipts, conversely, increased by 6.1%. Exports accounted for 12.0% of total trade turnover, while imports accounted for 88.0%, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kyrgyz media.

According to their data, the country's mutual trade with EAEU member states amounted to USD 396.8 million in January 2026, an increase of 11.3% compared to January 2025. However, exports decreased by 15.7%, while imports increased by 17.8%.

The largest share of the republic's mutual trade during this period was with Russia (68.6%) and Kazakhstan (29.0%). Mutual trade with EAEU member states accounted for 37.7% of the republic's total trade turnover, 45.4% of exports, and 36.6% of imports.

It is noted that foreign trade with third countries (outside the EAEU) amounted to USD 656.1 million, a decrease of 2.9% compared to January 2025. Foreign trade with third countries accounted for 62.3% of the republic’s total trade turnover, 54.6% of exports, and 63.4% of imports.