Kyrgyzstan increases imports of fruits from Iran twofold in 9 months
Date
12/11/2024 3:39:03 AM
(MENAFN) Kyrgyzstan has notably increased its imports of fresh fruits from Iran during the first nine months of 2024, with trade volumes doubling compared to the same period in 2023. According to the National Statistical Committee (NSC) of Kyrgyzstan, the country imported 2,200 tons of Iranian fruits valued at USD1.5 million, up from 1,200 tons worth USD746,000 in the previous year. This surge in imports reflects the growing prominence of Iranian agricultural products in the Kyrgyz market, signaling stronger bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
Iran has become the leading exporter of fresh fruits to Kyrgyzstan, surpassing Uzbekistan, which now ranks as the second-largest supplier. The increase in Iranian fruit imports coincides with a 24 percent drop in Kyrgyzstan's imports of grapes and raisins from China, pointing to a shift in Kyrgyz buyers' sourcing preferences. This trend suggests that Kyrgyzstan is diversifying its suppliers, increasingly favoring Iranian produce over Chinese offerings, possibly due to quality, pricing, or geopolitical factors.
The surge in fruit trade between the two countries also reflects broader economic cooperation. Kyrgyzstan has expressed growing interest in using Iranian trade routes and ports, as indicated by recent agreements between the governments of both nations. Iranian officials have stressed the importance of expanding trade through agricultural products, in line with efforts to diversify Iran's export markets amid economic pressures from international sanctions. This push has been supported by Iran's active participation in Kyrgyz agricultural exhibitions, where Iranian goods have been well-received by Kyrgyz consumers.
These developments illustrate a positive shift in trade dynamics, with Iran playing an increasingly central role in Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural import market. The growing trade ties between the two nations are not only strengthening economic relations but also reflecting strategic moves to navigate sanctions and enhance market access for both countries.
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