Kyrgyzstan increases food independence by 2026
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Kyrgyzstan produced more of nine important foods in the first half of 2026 than it did in the same period of 2025.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported increased self-sufficiency in these goods. Kyrgyzstan completely met its needs for vegetables and melons, potatoes, and milk and dairy products, achieving 247.2 percent, 198.9 percent, and 124.1 percent coverage respectively.
The country also made gains in meat, eggs, bread, and flour, increasing self-sufficiency to 82.1 percent, 79.8 percent, and 77.4 percent. Sugar and vegetable oil reached 72.6 percent and 53.6 percent self-sufficiency, while fruit and berries remained the lowest at 15.6 percent. To further improve food security, the Ministry plans to expand production of wheat, oilseeds, and fruit. These plans include increasing irrigated land, improving seed quality, and adopting modern farming techniques.
Kyrgyzstan aims to be fully self-sufficient in all nine key food groups by 2030, lessening its reliance on imports.
