PremiumKyrgyzstan reports steady consumer price growth across all regions

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, August 15. Consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan rose by 4.7 percent in January-July 2025 compared to December 2024, Trend reports.

The escalation in food commodities and non-alcoholic refreshment sectors registered a notable uptick of 6.7 percent, while the alcoholic beverage and tobacco segment experienced a growth trajectory of 4.2 percent. Additionally, the non-food product category saw an increment of 2.5 percent, and the service sector catering to the populace reflected a 2.7 percent enhancement.

The most significant escalations in pricing metrics were observed in the category of fresh produce, with fruits surging by 30.8 percent, followed by tubers at 28.6 percent. The aquatic sector also experienced a notable uptick, with fresh fish prices climbing by 17.1 percent. Additionally, the fresh vegetable segment recorded a 16.9 percent increase, while the vegetable oil market saw a rise of 10.8 percent. The protein sector, particularly fresh meat, exhibited an 8.6 percent elevation, with lamb prices soaring by 15.2 percent, horse meat at 8.4 percent, and beef at 7.9 percent. Furthermore, staple commodities such as flour, butter, and sugar experienced increments of 3.7 percent, 3.3 percent, and 1.2 percent, respectively.

Concurrently, there was a notable depreciation in the pricing structures for avian ovum (-13.7 percent), aggregate dairy fluid (-7.9 percent), lipid-based animal derivatives (-3.8 percent), and paddy grains (-0.8 percent).

Price escalation was noted across all geographical sectors. The Talas region experienced a significant uptick of 6.2 percent, propelled by a robust 9.2 percent escalation in the pricing of food and non-alcoholic beverages. In the Osh region, the most significant escalations were observed in the sectors of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, registering a notable uptick of 9.7 percent, alongside service tariffs, which experienced a 6.5 percent augmentation. Conversely, in the Issyk-Kul region, the non-food product category exhibited the highest inflationary pressure, with a rise quantified at 3.6 percent.