The European Commission has approved Kyrgyz honey for export to the European Union and added it to the EU’s official import list, according to the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic.
The decision confirms that Kyrgyzstan’s control and certification system meets EU standards and opens new market opportunities for local honey producers.
Kyrgyzstan mainly produces high-quality mountain honey valued on international markets.
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during the first four months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 143.7 tons of honey, 45.9 tons more than in the same period in 2024 – an increase of 47%.
The main export destinations:
- China – 82 tons (the largest importer)
- The United Arab Emirates – 24.5 tons
- Uzbekistan – 15 tons
- Kuwait – 4.6 tons
- Qatar – 6.3 tons.
Kyrgyz honey is also exported to Japan, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.
