According to the National Statistical Committee, most markets in the country operate in a mixed format. The distribution of trading sites by region shows a high concentration of facilities in the Osh, Bishkek, and Jalal-Abad regions.
Regional distribution of markets
Nearly two-thirds of all markets in the country — 202 facilities or 63.9% — are concentrated in three regions. The remaining sites are distributed throughout the republic.
In other regions, the number of markets varies from 12 to 31. There are 31 in Chui region, 26 in Batken, and 20 in Naryn. In Issyk-Kul region, 13 markets are operating, while Talas region and Osh city have 12 facilities each.
Specialization and operating hours
Most retail outlets operate on a daily basis. Mixed markets predominate by type of activity.
- 178 markets — mixed (56.3%)
- 64 markets — clothing
- 35 — food
- 28 — livestock, poultry, and fodder markets
- 11 — auto parts and vehicle markets
Shopping centers
Of the country's 93 shopping centers, 71% are concentrated in three regions: Bishkek, Chui, and Naryn regions. The capital has 41 shopping centers, Chui region has 15, and Naryn has 10.
Regional distribution of shopping centers
- Bishkek — 44.1 facilities
- Chui region — 16.1 facilities
- Naryn region — 10.8 facilities
- Other regions — 29 facilities
National Statistical Committee
The remaining 27 shopping centers are distributed between Osh city (9), Jalal-Abad region (7), Issyk-Kul and Batken regions (4 each), Osh region (2), and Talas region (1).
