She noted that if we do not take into account the indicators of the Kumtor mining complex, the production volume in the country increased by almost 20% and reached 480 billion soms.
Key indicators
• Manufacturing industry: 638 billion soms (+9.8%). The main contribution to growth came from the production of food products, beverages, construction materials, as well as rubber and plastic products, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and clothing.
• Food products: production volume increased by 24%, including:
◦ flour – 295,000 tons (+7%),
◦ sugar – 103,000 tons (an increase of 1.7 times),
◦ pasta, bread, and meat.
• Beverages: an increase of 48% (non-alcoholic – 1.6 times, alcoholic – +11%).
• Mining of mineral resources: 73 billion soms (+14.2%).
• Energy and utilities: electricity, gas, and steam – 82 billion soms (+11.2%); water supply and wastewater treatment – 7 billion soms (+23%).
“The main growth in the manufacturing industry is due to the increase in the production of both food products and beverages, as well as construction materials, rubber and plastic products, pharmaceuticals, and textiles and clothing,” Mamanova added.
