As part of the relocation of the Osh market to a new location, local authorities clarified the conditions for its operation. Market participants will be able to rent trading places directly from the state without the possibility of resale. This was announced at a meeting with entrepreneurs by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff.
He noted that the market belongs to the state, so any intermediary schemes and subletting will not be allowed. All proceeds from rental payments must go directly to the state budget.
Traders will have the opportunity to use places at the new market without paying rent — they will only pay the established rental fee.
A commission is also planned to be created to organize trading processes. This commission will be responsible for accounting for entrepreneurs and distributing places based on the assortment of goods. Priority will be given to those traders who have been working at the Osh bazaar for a long time, have regular tax payments, and patents. The authorities emphasize that the main goal of the reform is not to close the market, but to ensure equal and transparent conditions for all participants.
During the discussions, questions regarding the relocation and future of the old market were also raised. Kanibek Tumanbaev reported that the demolition of the old trading area will be carried out in stages, starting with the clearing of the territory towards the "Batken" market.
The new Osh market is expected to open on August 1 of this year. According to the official, a park, a hospital, and other urban infrastructure facilities are planned to be created on the site of the old market.
It should be noted that the authorities of Bishkek began informing about the relocation of the Osh market back in 2023. The new market is being built in the north of the capital, far from the city center. The project includes a large trading complex with covered pavilions, storage facilities, necessary engineering infrastructure, and parking spaces.
At the end of January 2026, it was reported that the implementation of trading premises at the new site had begun. At the same time, entrepreneurs expressed concerns that the closure of the old market could occur before the completion of the new facility's construction, and that trading places would not be provided on a free basis, but for a fee.
