BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 23. Kyrgyzstan exported 24,245 tons of potatoes from January through April 2024, which is a 72.6 percent increase from the same period in 2023 (14,050 tons), Trend reports.
According to the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the value of these exports totaled $2.939 million, a 33 percent increase compared to $2.212 million from January through April 2023.
Most of these potatoes were sent to Uzbekistan—21,113 tons valued at $2.314 million. Additionally, 3,007 tons worth $585,203 were exported to Kazakhstan, 100 tons worth $37,376 to Russia, and 24 tons worth $3,027 to Azerbaijan.
Overall, Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade turnover reached $5.171 billion from January through April 2024, which is a 27.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023 ($4.051 billion).
Exports amounted to $760.6 million, which is an increase of 19.7 percent compared to the $635.678 million recorded in January–April 2023. Imports grew by 29.2 percent compared to $3.415 billion in the same period in 2023, reaching $4.411 billion from January through April 2024.
