Summary
- Exports
- $9.6billion
- Imports
- $14.8billion
- Trade balance
- -$5.2billion
Products
What it exports
Gold (72.7%) and refined petroleum (2.3%) together make up 75% of its exports.
What it imports
Cars (19.6%) and refined petroleum (7.1%) together make up 26.7% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $7 billion | $338 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $404 million | $1.3 billion |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $256 million | $6 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $214 million | $2 billion |
| 64 · Footwear | $177 million | $206 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $140 million | $1 billion |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $114 million | $143 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $110 million | $54 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $91 million | $3.7 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $67 million | $386 million |
| 74 · Copper | $67 million | $13 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $62 million | $269 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $60 million | $131 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $56 million | $14 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $50 million | $351 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $49 million | $25 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $45 million | $420 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $41 million | $336 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $39 million | $60 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $34 million | $69 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $33 million | $35 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $27 million | $46 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $27 million | $204 million |
| 70 · Glass | $25 million | $52 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $24 million | $14 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $19 million | $247 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $16 million | $59 million |
| 78 · Lead | $15 million | $1 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $15 million | $79 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $14 million | $75 million |
| 44 · Wood | $14 million | $74 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $12 million | $156 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $11 million | $58 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $11 million | $89 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $11 million | $103 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $11 million | $83 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $10 million | $76 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $10 million | $59 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $10 million | $56 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $10 million | $134 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $10 million | $180 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $8 million | $11 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $8 million | $161 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $7 million | $135 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $7 million | $141 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $6 million | $3 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $6 million | $46 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $5 million | $16 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $5 million | $143 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $5 million | $46 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $5 million | $22 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $4 million | $883 thousand |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $4 million | $11 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $4 million | $117 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $4 million | $105 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $4 million | $69 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $4 million | $27 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $4 million | $36 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $3 million | $881 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $3 million | $6 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $3 million | $8 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $3 million | $66 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $3 million | $3 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $3 million | $102 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $3 million | $89 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $3 million | $15 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $3 million | $12 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $3 million | $75 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $2 million | $241 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $2 million | $27 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $2 million | $42 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $2 million | $38 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $978 thousand | $28 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $814 thousand | $2 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $790 thousand | $17 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $780 thousand | $15 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $604 thousand | $39 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $590 thousand | $35 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $528 thousand | $5 million |
| 65 · Hats | $452 thousand | $12 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $268 thousand | $79 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $242 thousand | $556 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $234 thousand | $52 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $224 thousand | $5 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $206 thousand | $1 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $204 thousand | $25 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $159 thousand | $4 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $157 thousand | $30 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $38 thousand | $14 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $31 thousand | $7 million |
| 50 · Silk | $9 thousand | $4 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $3 thousand | $137 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $759 | $974 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $287 | $416 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $258 | $5 million |
| 80 · Tin | $11 | $1 million |
Trading partners
China is its main destination (29% of exports) and source (36.9% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.8 | 29% | Land |
| United Kingdom | 2.4 | 25.2% | Air |
| Switzerland | 1.7 | 18.1% | Air |
| Russia | 0.98 | 10.2% | Sea |
| Kazakhstan | 0.48 | 5.1% | Land |
| Uzbekistan | 0.33 | 3.4% | Land |
| Turkey | 0.17 | 1.7% | Sea |
| Hong Kong | 0.13 | 1.4% | Air |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.11 | 1.2% | Air |
| India | 0.07 | 0.76% | Air |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.5 | 36.9% | Land |
| Russia | 2.3 | 15.6% | Sea |
| Kazakhstan | 1.1 | 7.7% | Land |
| Georgia | 0.84 | 5.7% | Sea |
| Turkey | 0.84 | 5.7% | Sea |
| South Korea | 0.68 | 4.6% | Sea |
| Uzbekistan | 0.51 | 3.4% | Land |
| Germany | 0.44 | 3% | Sea |
| United States | 0.26 | 1.7% | Sea |
| Italy | 0.25 | 1.7% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan accounted for 0.04% of world exports, compared with 0.01% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 19-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 9.6
- Imports 14.8
- Balance -5.2
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $507 million | $738 million | -$230 million |
| 1996 | $640 million | $1.2 billion | -$537 million |
| 1997 | $303 million | $464 million | -$161 million |
| 1998 | $488 million | $617 million | -$128 million |
| 1999 | $331 million | $402 million | -$71 million |
| 2000 | $528 million | $669 million | -$141 million |
| 2001 | $505 million | $568 million | -$63 million |
| 2002 | $516 million | $710 million | -$194 million |
| 2003 | $642 million | $911 million | -$269 million |
| 2004 | $761 million | $1.2 billion | -$467 million |
| 2005 | $803 million | $1.6 billion | -$833 million |
| 2006 | $877 million | $2.6 billion | -$1.7 billion |
| 2007 | $1.3 billion | $3.7 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 2008 | $1.4 billion | $6.5 billion | -$5 billion |
| 2009 | $1.2 billion | $3.9 billion | -$2.7 billion |
| 2010 | $1.7 billion | $4.3 billion | -$2.6 billion |
| 2011 | $2.1 billion | $5.8 billion | -$3.7 billion |
| 2012 | $1.6 billion | $6.5 billion | -$5 billion |
| 2013 | $1.8 billion | $7.6 billion | -$5.8 billion |
| 2014 | $1.9 billion | $7.3 billion | -$5.4 billion |
| 2015 | $1.4 billion | $5.1 billion | -$3.7 billion |
| 2016 | $1.1 billion | $5.5 billion | -$4.4 billion |
| 2017 | $2 billion | $5.7 billion | -$3.7 billion |
| 2018 | $2.7 billion | $6.6 billion | -$3.9 billion |
| 2019 | $3 billion | $6.8 billion | -$3.8 billion |
| 2020 | $2.9 billion | $5.2 billion | -$2.3 billion |
| 2021 | $3.3 billion | $7.8 billion | -$4.5 billion |
| 2022 | $2.6 billion | $12.1 billion | -$9.6 billion |
| 2023 | $4.1 billion | $15.9 billion | -$11.8 billion |
| 2024 | $9.6 billion | $14.8 billion | -$5.2 billion |
World rank
Kyrgyzstan rose from 129th to 105th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 129th in 1995
- 105th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 129th |
| 1996 | 127th |
| 1997 | 148th |
| 1998 | 138th |
| 1999 | 149th |
| 2000 | 149th |
| 2001 | 146th |
| 2002 | 147th |
| 2003 | 150th |
| 2004 | 147th |
| 2005 | 148th |
| 2006 | 150th |
| 2007 | 146th |
| 2008 | 148th |
| 2009 | 151st |
| 2010 | 141st |
| 2011 | 141st |
| 2012 | 148th |
| 2013 | 146th |
| 2014 | 144th |
| 2015 | 150th |
| 2016 | 152nd |
| 2017 | 141st |
| 2018 | 136th |
| 2019 | 134th |
| 2020 | 132nd |
| 2021 | 136th |
| 2022 | 142nd |
| 2023 | 136th |
| 2024 | 105th |
What it sells
Gems and precious metals became its top export group: from 0.1% to 73%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 12%
- Vegetables 1%
- Home textiles and used clothing 1%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 1%
- Footwear 2%
- Mechanical machinery 2%
- Ores and slag 3%
- Oil, gas and coal 4%
- Gems and precious metals 73%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 0.05% | 73.5% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 9% | 4.2% |
| Ores and slag | 0.27% | 2.7% |
| Mechanical machinery | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Footwear | 0.31% | 1.9% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Home textiles and used clothing | 0.24% | 1.2% |
| Vegetables | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other | 81.5% | 11.8% |
Who it trades with
China went from 17% to 34% of Kyrgyzstan's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 34%
- Russia 13%
- United Kingdom 10%
- Switzerland 7%
- Kazakhstan 7%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 17.5% | 33.8% |
| Russia | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| United Kingdom | 2.1% | 10.3% |
| Switzerland | 0.27% | 7.2% |
| Kazakhstan | 14.4% | 6.7% |
Production hubs
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.