Kyrgyzstan plans to launch a honey cluster by 2027. The initiative is being implemented as part of the industrial cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and has received support from the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Project goals and product standardization

According to Danil Ibraev, President of the Kyrgyz Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz honey has successfully demonstrated itself at international exhibitions. However, current producers face the challenge of being unable to form uniform batches of 100 tons or more, which are required to secure large contracts.

The new cluster plans to implement unified quality standards. Specifically, products will be cleared of antibiotics, and special honey-based feeds will be used for bees instead of sugar and syrups.

Impact on agriculture

The development of beekeeping could benefit not only honey producers but also the agricultural sector as a whole. Due to pollination processes, an increase in crop yields is expected.

Industry indicators

4,000–6,000tons of honey currently produced in the KR
100tons — required batch volume for large contracts
20–30%possible increase in crop yields

Context

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was founded in 1994, and the organization's headquarters is located in Moscow.