Sunflower Oil Drives Russia’s $230 Million Agro Export Growth to Kyrgyzstan

Russia’s exports of agro-industrial products to Kyrgyzstan have surged to over $230 million in the first five months of 2025, fueled primarily by a sharp rise in sunflower oil shipments, marking an 8 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Total shipments exceeded 210,000 tons, with sunflower oil leading the growth at more than 23,000 tons valued at nearly $28 million, compared to about 14,000 tons worth $13 million in January-May 2024, The Caspian Post informs via Kyrgyz media.

Beer exports also rose sharply, totaling over $4 million, more than 2.3 times the amount exported during the same period last year.

Other products showing significant increases in value included:

Fish and seafood - up 49 per cent

Prepared meat products - up 48 per cent

Mayonnaise and sauces - up 46 per cent

Margarine - up 30 per cent

Poultry meat - up 9 per cent

In 2024, Russia exported over 760,000 tons of agro-industrial products to Kyrgyzstan, totaling nearly $560 million, highlighting the growing trade ties in the sector.