BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 1. Kyrgyzstan imported a total of 2,485 tons of tomatoes from January through February 2024, which is 1.5 percent more than in the same period of 2023 (2,448 tons), Trend reports.
According to Kyrgyzstan's State Statistical Committee, the value
of imports totaled $1.853 million, up 5.5 percent year on year
($1.756 million in January-February 2023).
Turkmenistan provided the most tomato imports, with 2,274 tons
worth $1.626 million. In addition, Uzbekistan sold 97 tons, China -
71 tons, and Iran - 42 tons.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan's international trade turnover reached $2.255
billion in the first two months of 2024, up 28.3 percent over the
same time in 2023 ($1.758 billion).
Exports totaled $307.5 million, increasing by 18.4 percent compared to January–February 2023 ($259.726 million). Imports amounted to $1.947 billion, growing by 30 percent, compared to $1.498 billion in the corresponding months of 2023.
