In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will begin the implementation of a project under which 75 processing enterprises will be opened. This will be part of a state program aimed at improving the quality and competitiveness of local products, as well as modernizing the manufacturing sector and increasing the volumes of processing dairy, meat, and fruit and vegetable products, which in turn contributes to the development of the food industry.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, it is planned to open enterprises in the following regions in 2026:
- Chui Region — 8;
- Jalal-Abad Region — 14;
- Osh Region — 9;
- Issyk-Kul Region — 12;
- Naryn Region — 15;
- Batken Region — 9;
- Talas Region — 8.
10 trade and logistics centers;
6 cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables;
5 grain processing plants (including flour, pasta, and confectionery production);
14 enterprises for processing vegetables and fruits;
8 dairy plants;
8 meat processing plants (of which 6 are for poultry processing);
1 rice processing plant;
10 slaughterhouses;
5 wool processing enterprises;
2 fish processing plants;
1 enterprise for processing medicinal herbs;
1 mineral water production plant;
3 feed mills;
1 honey processing enterprise.
As reported by the ministry, the total budget for the implementation of these projects will amount to 6 billion 203 million soms. Funding will be provided through preferential loans from the government, private investments, and funds from international organizations. It is expected that the launch of new processing enterprises will not only increase the production volumes of domestic products but also create new jobs in the regions and enhance the country's export potential.
