BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. Customs revenue
collected in Kyrgyzstan more than tripled from 2021 through 2025,
totaling 157 billion som ($1.8 billion).
This was announced in a statement published by the Cabinet of
Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, following the 8th meeting of the
Interagency Commission on Countering the Financing of Criminal
Activities and Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds.
According to the information, the meeting attended by Chairman
of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential
Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The statement noted that the volume of customs payments
increased from 47 billion soms ($537.45 million) in 2021 to 157
billion soms ($1.8 billion) in 2025.
Furthermore, the meeting was attended by experts from the
Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of
Terrorism (EAG), members of the Interagency Commission, and
representatives of state bodies.
In the course of the meeting, it was noted that real GDP growth
in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 11.1% in 2025, while GDP reached
approximately 2 trillion soms ($22.87 billion).
To ensure the country’s further dynamic and comprehensive
development, the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz
Republic until 2030 has been approved.
Trend’s analysis
indicates that the sharp increase in customs payments in Kyrgyzstan
has been accompanied by broader growth in the country’s fiscal
revenues and trade activity. Official data from the State Customs
Service show that customs payments reached 157.4 billion soms
($1.80 billion) in 2025, exceeding the adjusted forecast by 5.8
billion soms ($66.32 million) and representing 127.9% of the 2024
level. The Customs Service attributed the result in part to
improvements in customs administration and the digitalization of
customs processes, including the Smart Customs platform.
In addition, Trend’s calculations show that the increase in customs
duty revenue also occurred against the backdrop of a significant
rise in total state budget revenue. According to the National
Statistical Committee, state budget revenues rose from 209.9
billion soms ($2.40 billion) in 2021 to 673.2 billion soms ($7.70
billion) in 2025. This indicates that stronger customs collections
form part of a wider expansion of the domestic revenue base.
