Today, Kyrgyzstan is almost entirely dependent on the import of mineral fertilizers for its agricultural sector, which employs a significant portion of the country’s population and ensures its food security and export revenues.
To resolve the problem, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry has prioritized switching from mineral fertilizers to a wider use of organic fertilizers and practicing organic farming.
This transition is part of a long-term strategy for sustainable agricultural development. Organic fertilizers (manure, compost, and vermicompost) are not only safer for the environment, but also help restore soil fertility and improve product quality and public health.
In the coming years, the ministry aims to consistently reduce the import of mineral fertilizers, develop domestic production of organic fertilizers, and encourage farmers to use environmentally friendly farming methods.
“Our task is not just to reduce the dependence on imports, but to create conditions for environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture that will ensure the country’s food security and export potential,” the ministry stated.
According to the ministry, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan’s demand for mineral fertilizers stood at 286,700 tons, including 163,500 tons of nitrogen, 105,800 tons of phosphorus, and 17,200 tons of potash fertilizers.
As Kyrgyzstan does not have its own production of mineral fertilizers, the annual import of mineral fertilizers meets only 45-55% of the total demand.
Mineral fertilizers are imported mainly from Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan.
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 122,300 tons of mineral fertilizers, including 81,400 tons of nitrogen, 10,500 tons of phosphorus, and 2,000 tons of potash fertilizers.
