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The twenty imports Kyrgyzstan is best placed to replace.

Kyrgyzstan imported USD 26bn of manufactured goods in 2024 and exported USD 1.6bn. These are the twenty that sit closest to what it already makes well and where one country supplies most of them.

USD 4.4bnthe twenty, imported in 2024
173products imported at scale, not yet exported well, and close to existing strengths
271products Kyrgyzstan already exports well
408product lines imported at USD 10m or more
The twenty

Demand, capability, exposure. Nothing else is claimed.

Each line shows the import bill, where it comes from, the nearest thing Kyrgyzstan already exports well, and how many countries make it. It does not say whether a plant in Kyrgyzstan would pay. That reason is not in any trade record, and it is the maker's question.

This edition is trade and capability only, scored out of 8. The UK edition adds which public bodies buy each product and which region holds the capability; those layers are built only where a country publishes contract awards and regional trade, and Kyrgyzstan does not publish them in a form this record can read yet.

  1. 1

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Comes fromChina 99%, 46 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 3m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 124m
    Countries that export it well32

    Score 8 of 8: import bill USD 591m, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 6 per cent (3); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 591mdown 6% on 2022
  2. 2

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342

    Comes fromChina 95%, 48 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 5m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 171m
    Countries that export it well39

    Score 8 of 8: import bill USD 384m, top 2 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 3 per cent (3); China supplies 95 per cent (2).

    USD 384mup 0% on 2022
  3. 3

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620462

    Comes fromChina 99%, 42 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 1m; 7 more lines in the heading, USD 261m
    Countries that export it well29

    Score 8 of 8: import bill USD 294m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 8 per cent (3); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 294mdown 31% on 2022
  4. 4

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910

    Comes fromChina 87%, 59 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 4m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 100m
    Countries that export it well38

    Score 8 of 8: import bill USD 277m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 4 per cent (3); China supplies 87 per cent (2).

    USD 277mup 71% on 2022
  5. 5

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or...HS 640299

    Comes fromChina 99%, 31 source countries
    Nearest export strengthFootwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406 (exports USD 138m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 4m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 130m
    Countries that export it well16

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 469m, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 15 per cent (2); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 469mdown 38% on 2022
  6. 6

    Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crochetedHS 621210

    Comes fromChina 99%, 27 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 3m
    Countries that export it well28

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 323m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 13 per cent (2); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 323mup 37% on 2022
  7. 7

    Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar...HS 620240

    Comes fromChina 99%, 37 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 613k; 1 more line in the heading, USD 32m
    Countries that export it well22

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 321m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 18 per cent (2); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 321mfrom USD 2m in 2022
  8. 8

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Comes fromChina 98%, 39 source countries
    Nearest export strengthFootwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406 (exports USD 138m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 645k
    Countries that export it well24

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 182m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); China supplies 98 per cent (2).

    USD 182mdown 40% on 2022
  9. 9

    Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar...HS 620140

    Comes fromChina 98%, 40 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 269k; 1 more line in the heading, USD 32m
    Countries that export it well23

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 135m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 13 per cent (2); China supplies 98 per cent (2).

    USD 135mfrom USD 3m in 2022
  10. 10

    Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210

    Comes fromKazakhstan 84%, 26 source countries
    Nearest export strengthWaters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not... (exports USD 2m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 2m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 23m
    Countries that export it well60

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 119m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 15 per cent (2); Kazakhstan supplies 84 per cent (2).

    USD 119mup 38% on 2022
  11. 11

    Hats and other headgear: knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but...HS 650500

    Comes fromChina 98%, 58 source countries
    Nearest export strengthShawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or...
    Exports of this lineUSD 244k
    Countries that export it well20

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 99m, top 10 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 18 per cent (2); China supplies 98 per cent (2).

    USD 99mup 128% on 2022
  12. 12

    Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220

    Comes fromKazakhstan 71%, 28 source countries
    Nearest export strengthProducts containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for... (exports USD 3m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 683k
    Countries that export it well41

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 90m, top 11 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 9 per cent (3); Kazakhstan supplies 71 per cent (2).

    USD 90mdown 37% on 2022
  13. 13

    Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610711

    Comes fromChina 91%, 29 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 461k; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 49m
    Countries that export it well30

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 80m, top 12 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 8 per cent (3); China supplies 91 per cent (2).

    USD 80mup 44% on 2022
  14. 14

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610463

    Comes fromChina 99%, 38 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 418k; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 112m
    Countries that export it well35

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 64m, top 16 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 3 per cent (3); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 64mdown 22% on 2022
  15. 15

    Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620520

    Comes fromChina 89%, 42 source countries
    Nearest export strengthGarments: women's or girls', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.3, of the... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 678k; 1 more line in the heading, USD 21m
    Countries that export it well35

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 42m, top 24 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 5 per cent (3); China supplies 89 per cent (2).

    USD 42mup 13% on 2022
  16. 16

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Comes fromChina 81%, 53 source countries
    Nearest export strengthVehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof (exports USD 34m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 11m; 8 more lines in the heading, USD 327m
    Countries that export it well28

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 391m, top 2 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 48 per cent (1); China supplies 81 per cent (2).

    USD 391mup 8% on 2022
  17. 17

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer...HS 420222

    Comes fromChina 100%, 37 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap... (exports USD 616k)
    Exports of this lineUSD 2m; 5 more lines in the heading, USD 301m
    Countries that export it well16

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 221m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 40 per cent (1); China supplies 100 per cent (2).

    USD 221mup 128% on 2022
  18. 18

    Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110

    Comes fromChina 91%, 28 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCeramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than... (exports USD 13m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 30k
    Countries that export it well13

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 132m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 47 per cent (1); China supplies 91 per cent (2).

    USD 132mup 76% on 2022
  19. 19

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments...HS 330499

    Comes fromSouth Korea 66%, 50 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone in the same chapter
    Exports of this lineUSD 5m
    Countries that export it well30

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 111m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 38 per cent (1); South Korea supplies 66 per cent (2).

    USD 111mup 62% on 2022
  20. 20

    Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 610822

    Comes fromChina 99%, 20 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks... (exports USD 7m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 55k; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 67m
    Countries that export it well29

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 49m, top 22 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Kyrgyzstan's export strengths in the top 11 per cent (2); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 49mup 137% on 2022

One line per customs heading. Products Kyrgyzstan already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.

Made here already, still imported

Scale conversations, not capability ones.

  • Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded... imports USD 189m, exports USD 38m, top source Russia 94%
  • Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted... imports USD 111m, exports USD 3m, top source China 96%
  • Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted... imports USD 89m, exports USD 2m, top source China 100%
  • Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted... imports USD 86m, exports USD 6m, top source China 96%
  • Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or... imports USD 74m, exports USD 8m, top source China 68%
  • Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 imports USD 42m, exports USD 10m, top source Russia 72%
  • Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) imports USD 35m, exports USD 5m, top source China 93%
  • Ensembles: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) imports USD 30m, exports USD 537k, top source China 99%
  • Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of... imports USD 30m, exports USD 664k, top source China 95%
  • Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses... imports USD 26m, exports USD 1m, top source China 84%
How the twenty were chosen

Three scores, each from a field the record carries.

Import bill, 0 to 3, by percentile among the 408 lines imported at USD 10m or more: above the median one point, top quarter two, top tenth three.

Proximity to export strengths, 0 to 3, on the same percentiles: the product-space method (Hidalgo, Klinger, Barabasi and Hausmann, Science 2007) on CEPII's BACI file of every bilateral trade flow for 2024, 157 countries and 5,388 products. Two products are close when the countries that export one well tend to export the other well. Only products in the upper half for proximity can enter the list at all: best placed is a proximity claim.

Supply concentration, 0 to 2: one point when a single country supplies 40 per cent or more, two at 60 per cent.

Scope. Manufactured goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, excluding ores, fuels and precious metals. Primary agriculture is out of scope for a page about manufacture.

What it cannot tell you

A map of where to look.

Trade data says what crossed the border, not why. Cost, scale, patents, tariffs and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. The world file reconciles what each pair of countries reports, so a national customs file would differ in detail. Nothing on this page is a forecast or a promise.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601, years 2022 to 2024. Edition of 2026-11-02. The UK edition with its procurement and regional layers is at /made-here/.

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