Bishkek, Oct. 21, 2026 /Kabar/. A milk processing plant worth $7.7 million is planned for construction in the town of Shopokov, Chui region, according to the National Investment Agency.
The head of the agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, discussed the project’s implementation with Gulzada Sarybaeva, General Director of Nukura Pro LLC, and Anvar Medelbek uulu, Executive Director of the Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of Kyrgyzstan.
Of the total investment, $5.4 million is covered by a loan agreement with the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. These funds will be allocated for the construction of the plant, the procurement of technological equipment, and construction and installation works.
The facility plans to produce pasteurized and ultra-pasteurized milk, cream, and milkshakes. The products will be supplied to the domestic market and also exported to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The project aims to develop the domestic milk processing industry and expand Kyrgyzstan’s export potential.
The launch of the plant is expected to increase demand for raw milk from local farms and boost tax revenues for the state budget. The project includes the creation of up to 50 new jobs.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed including the project along with the relevant product categories, in the Registry of Investment Projects. This would allow for the consideration of tariff exemptions on the import of technological equipment, a matter that will be addressed in accordance with established legal procedures.
