According to Kyrgyzstan’s National Statistical Committee, as reported by 24.kg, the country exported $3.28 million worth of live animals in January–June, with cattle accounting for the overwhelming majority. During the six-month period, the country sold 14,823 head of cattle worth $3.20 million to foreign markets. Uzbekistan was the main destination.
The number of cattle exported increased by 32% compared with the same period in 2025.
Kyrgyzstan also exported 194 horses worth $84,800, with the number of horses sold abroad rising by 27.6% year on year. Meanwhile, live poultry exports fell to 5,600 birds worth $3,500, down 24.1% from a year earlier. No sheep or goats were exported during the period.
Uzbekistan was the clear leader among importers, purchasing almost all of the livestock exported by Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan’s livestock imports also rise
At the same time, Kyrgyzstan imported $4.44 million worth of live animals during the first six months of 2026. Live poultry accounted for the largest share, with 915,169 birds imported for $1.52 million.
In value terms, poultry imports increased by 39.2% compared with January–June 2025.
Kyrgyzstan imported 5,285 head of cattle worth $1.22 million, with the number of cattle imported amounting to 37.5% of last year’s level.
Horse imports totaled 1,123 head worth $1.06 million, down 37.6% in volume. Meanwhile, imports of live pigs more than doubled to 3,464 head worth $636,700, an increase of 2.36 times in volume.
Livestock trade records $1.16 million deficit
Kyrgyzstan recorded a $1.16 million deficit in live animal trade in January–June 2026. Imports exceeded exports by 35.2%.
The deficit was attributed mainly to large purchases of breeding poultry, horses and pedigree cattle from Russia, Europe and Kazakhstan. Restrictions on cattle exports imposed within Kyrgyzstan also contributed to the imbalance.
