Bishkek, March 6, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan imports flowers from Uzbekistan, China, Kenya, the Netherlands, Ecuador, Russia, Ethiopia, Israel, Colombia, and Turkey, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry informs.
As of the end of 2024, more than 110 tons of 15 thousand kg of flowers were imported to the country. In particular, 29 million 539 thousand 376 pieces of flowers were imported.
Last year, in 2025, more than 997 tons or 76 million 320 thousand 864 pieces of flowers entered the country. Among the flowers that arrived in Kyrgyzstan, roses, tulips, azaleas, petunias, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, cut flowers, potted plants predominate.
According to the National Statistics Committee, in January-February of this year, 420 tons of 886 kg of flowers arrived in Kyrgyzstan.
Flowers are exported to Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. As a result of 2025, 27 tons of 632 kg of flowers were exported. In the first two months of this year, 17 tons or 213 thousand 745 pieces of flowers were sent to other countries. Uzbekistan is at the top of the list.
According to the State Customs Service, more than 4 million new flowers were imported to Kyrgyzstan in February. This is an increase of 31% compared to January.
On the eve of March 8 - International Women's Day, there is a traditional seasonal increase in the import of flowers. The main part of them is transported by air.
In February, there is a high demand for roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums and lilies. Roses traditionally take the lead. 3.5 million roses were imported on the eve of the holiday.
Before reaching the trading posts, their accompanying documents and compliance with the transportation conditions are checked.
According to Ruslan Aitbaev, senior inspector of the Manas customs, flowers are released first among other goods.
“Since the temperature of the flowers must be maintained at a constant level, their documents are also checked without a queue. They are also immediately loaded into vehicles and sent to trading posts,” he said.
Currently, the Tulip Festival is being held in Bishkek. Various varieties of tulips are presented there, and flowers are sold starting from 75 soms.
The festival aims to develop floriculture, promote new varieties, and directly connect producers and consumers.