# Kyrgyzstan (KG)

**Capital:** Bishkek  
**Currency:** Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS) (KGS)  
**Population:** 7,395,000 — Older stored figure; source year not documented.  
**Area:** 199,951 km²

> Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian landlocked country and a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAWU). Foreign trade runs mainly by road and air and increasingly by rail; the Torugart and Irkeshtam border crossings connect the country with China. Major exports include gold, textiles and agricultural products. Import VAT is 12 percent.

Kyrgyzstan (ISO code KG) is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. It is a presidential republic whose economy rests on agriculture, mining, energy and services, with gold and textiles among the leading exports. Foreign trade depends heavily on Russia, China and neighbouring states, while machinery, vehicles and energy are largely imported. As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union since 2015, Kyrgyzstan applies the union's common customs tariff and code. Its location on Central Asian trade routes gives it growing transit potential, reinforced by road and rail projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The national currency is the som (KGS).

**Top Import Partners:** CN, RU, KZ, TR, UZ

**Top Export Partners:** CN, KZ, RU, UZ, CH

**Top Import Goods:** Machinery, Vehicles, Petroleum products, Consumer goods, Chemicals

**Top Export Goods:** Gold, Agricultural products, Textiles, Electricity

**Key Airports:**
- [Manas International Airport (FRU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/manas-international-airport-fru)
- [Batken Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/batken-airport-ucfb)
- [Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/issyk-kul-international-airport-iku)
- [Jalal-Abad Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/jalal-abad-airport-ucfd)
- [Kant Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/kant-air-base-airport-15894)
- [Osh Airport (OSS)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/osh-airport-oss)
- [Ak Bashat Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ak-bashat-airport-428)
- [Burana Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/burana-airport-4811)
- [Chatkel Agri Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/chatkel-agri-airport-6345)
- [Cholpon-Ata Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cholpon-ata-airport-6706)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** 12 percent standard rate on the customs value  
**Customs complexity:** medium to high  
**Customs system:** EAWU Customs Code, electronic clearance via the Tulpar/UAIS system with Single Window; imports from EAWU states without customs border duty.  
**Customs authority:** [State Customs Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic](https://www.customs.gov.kg)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Central Asian landlocked and transit country, EAWU member  
**Economic area:** EAWU  
**Logistics risk:** medium to high  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** medium  
**Pharma/cold chain:** low to medium

## FAQ

### Is Kyrgyzstan a member of the Eurasian Economic Union?

Yes, since August 2015. The EAWU common customs tariff and Customs Code apply; customs duties are eliminated in the internal market with Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Armenia.

### What is the import VAT rate in Kyrgyzstan?

The standard rate is 12 percent on the customs value. For imports from EAWU states, the tax is payable at the importer's registration location.

### Does Kyrgyzstan have seaports?

No, Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country without access to the sea. Goods move by road, air and increasingly by rail.

### Which border crossings lead to China?

The most important are the Torugart and Irkeshtam mountain passes. They may be closed in winter due to weather and avalanches.

### Which customs system does Kyrgyzstan use?

Electronic clearance is carried out through the national Tulpar/UAIS system with Single Window functionality, based on the EAWU Customs Code.

### Are there sanctions risks in trade with Kyrgyzstan?

Yes. Because of re-exports of dual-use goods to Russia, the US and the EU took anti-circumvention measures in 2025 and 2026; careful partner and goods screening is important.

### Which rail projects are relevant for logistics?

The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway (CKU) has been under construction since 2025; financing of around 4,7 billion USD was secured in December 2025.

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://www.customs.gov.kg](https://www.customs.gov.kg)
- [https://www.customs.gov.kg/?lang=en](https://www.customs.gov.kg/?lang=en)
- [https://www.stat.gov.kg/en/](https://www.stat.gov.kg/en/)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/kyrgyz-republic-import-tariffs](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/kyrgyz-republic-import-tariffs)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/kyrgyz-republic-customs-regulations](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/kyrgyz-republic-customs-regulations)
- [https://taxratesbycountry.com/vat-rate-kyrgyzstan/](https://taxratesbycountry.com/vat-rate-kyrgyzstan/)
- [https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2785](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2785)
- [https://eurasianet.org/eu-imposes-anti-circumvention-sanctions-on-kyrgyzstan-for-assisting-russia](https://eurasianet.org/eu-imposes-anti-circumvention-sanctions-on-kyrgyzstan-for-assisting-russia)

*Last verified: 2026-06-24*

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