Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture provided explanations for this phenomenon.
Opinions among traders and shop owners differ: some cannot pinpoint the reasons for the price increase, while others attribute it to a sharp reduction in supplies from poultry farms.
Turmush contacted the food security department of the Ministry, where the situation was characterized as a cyclical process. The agency highlighted three key factors:
- seasonal fluctuations: The productivity of hens in farms is not constant, and birds do not lay eggs year-round.
- consequences of overproduction: Last year, Kyrgyzstan faced a surplus of products, which led to a drop in prices below cost. As a result, many farmers reduced their flocks, and the consequences of this are now being felt.
- herd replacement: It is the time to replace old layers with new chicks. Once the new hens start laying eggs actively, prices should stabilize.
According to forecasts, this situation may persist for about a month and a half. The Ministry noted that Kyrgyzstan is 80% self-sufficient in eggs, and price fluctuations are considered normal for this sector.
The Ministry also sent a request to the Antimonopoly Service to check for possible artificial price inflation. The following issues are being considered as part of the Cabinet of Ministers' directives:
- temporary import of products;
- state support measures for poultry farms.
Currently, according to the Ministry's information, wholesale prices for eggs range from 10 to 12 soms.
Industry statistics (as of March 2026)
| Indicator | Value |
| Total poultry population | 3,250,000 heads |
| Total egg production (current) | 2,765,000 eggs |
| Annual production volume | 1.2 billion eggs |
| Actual egg production (annual) | 1 billion eggs |
Market development forecasts
In April–May 2026, an increase in production of 10–15% is expected.
In August, a production increase of 30% (up to 1.4 billion eggs) is forecasted.
