Kyrgyzstan proposes six-month ban on potato imports to support local farmers

Kyrgyzstan proposes a six-month ban on potato imports to support local farmers and ensure sales of domestic produce. The government believes current production levels are sufficient and imports could lower prices. The ban would apply to specific potato classifications, with exemptions for transit and research shipments. Kyrgyzstan imported 24,700 tonnes of potatoes from January to July 2026.

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